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Newsroom Special - 100 years of women's right to vote

8 minutes | Tuesday, 6 February 2018

On February 6th, 1918 the UK Parliament passed the Representation of the People Act which reformed voting rights and gave women over the age of 30 the right to vote for the first time.

Joining us in the studio is Anita Anand, journalist and historian who took it upon herself to tell the lost story of Suffragette and Indian princess, Sofia Singh. Natasha Ayivor from the Royal Mail explains the significance of a commemorative anniversary stamp issue.

Newsroom Special - 100 years of women's right to vote
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