Nancy Astor was the first woman to take up a seat in the House of Commons in 1919, going on to represent the seat of Plymouth Sutton from 1919-1945.

To mark the centenary of the occasion, staff and students from across the School of Politics and Economics and beyond, shared their hopes for the next 100 years. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Each for Equal, with a focus on celebrating achievement, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality.

To find out more, log on to: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/