... said: “Emily Davison died before women were given the vote but, because of the sacrifice she made, international recognition Emily Davison’s funeral. was given to the issue of women's rights and, in particular, votes for women.” County council leader, Coun ...

... Lieutenant said: “Emily Davison died before women were given the vote, but because of the sacrifice she made, international recognition was given to the issue of Womens’ rights and in particular, votes for women.” Coun Michael Davey, Leader of the County ...

... repealed. In her last few years of life, Josephine campaigned for women's right to vote and became a supporter of the National Union of Suffrage Societies although she was too old Women's education was another cause she campaigned for, helping to establish ...

... support an MP from behind the scenes, Mr Beith praised Miss Grigson who, after 1918, organised the women's vote in the Berwick constituency. On the subject of women MPs in Northumberland, he told the story of Mrs Phillipson who, when her husband lost his pa ...

... the scenes, Mr Beith praised Miss Grigson who after 1918 organised the Women's Vote in the Berwick constituency. From his account she was a most formidable lady. On the subject of women MPs in Northumberland, he told the story of Mrs Phillipson who, when ...