Black History Month
Diane Abbott History: the First Black Woman in Parliament
Diane Abbott made history by becoming the first Black woman MP in 1987. Despite facing barriers throughout her career, she’s achieved a lot.
Politics
The History of LGBTQ+ Politicians
The UK’s Parliament has been labelled ‘The world’s gayest parliament’ since 2015. As of January 2022 there are 59 LGBQ members of parliament, and although ‘T’ is yet to be represented it’s clear that the UK’S parliament is making strides towards equality.
Politics
Dr Alexandra Bulat: UK’s First Romanian County Councillor
Dr Alexandra Bulat became the very first person of Romanian background to be elected as an English County Councillor, with a majority of 205 in May 2021.