The first woman to do so was Nancy, Lady Astor, elected for the Sutton division of Plymouth at a by-election in 1919.

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To paraphrase Winston Churchill to Lady Astor, Corporate employees have lots of parties during the holidays, you have passion for what you do.

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In 1919, Lady Nancy Astor became the first woman member to take her seat in the British House of Commons.

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