Nancy Astor’s Legacy

Nancy Astor was the first woman MP to take her seat in the House of Commons in 1919. But what has changed for women in politics in the 100 years since? Dr Jacqui Turner, Associate Professor of British Political History and curator of the Astor 100 centenary project, discusses Astor’s legacy and the challenges female politicians are still facing now. Want to stay up-to-date with the latest news, research and info from the University of Reading? Subscribe now or follow us on social: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Tiktok: @uniofreading