Women Tagged 'Politician'

Florence Horsbrugh

Posted on May 28th, 2012 · Posted in Twenty-five Footsteps

First woman MP for Dundee, first Conservative woman cabinet minister, first woman Privy Councillor … and more besides. Florence Horsbrugh came into politics almost by accident, when she stood in for an absent speaker. Born into an Edinburgh family, she… read more

Scotland, Elizabeth “Lizzie” – Politician

Posted on November 10th, 2012 · Posted in Further Footsteps

A bright and breezy little woman with boundless energy and unfailing good humour, Elizabeth had many friends. She was an earnest Methodist, acting as Sunday School teacher and class leader, and was also organiser of the municipal department of the… read more