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Women’s Voting Rights

Part of The Minister for Women and Equalities Was Asked – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 March 2017.

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Photo of Sir David Amess Sir David Amess Conservative, Southend West 12:00, 23 March 2017

What steps the Government are taking to celebrate the centenary of the right to vote for women.

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