On 28th December 1918 Constance Markievicz while detained in Holloway prison, standing for Sinn Féin became the first woman to be elected MP to the British House of Commons. She had pledged not to take her seat.

Photo: Constance Markievicz lapel badge printed for the 1918 general election Credit: National Library of Ireland

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