Events tagged with "margaret bondfield"

Historical Events tagged with "margaret bondfield"

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Politics & Government

Margaret Bondfield Becomes Labour Minister

June 8th, 1929 95 years ago

Margaret Bondfield made history as the first woman to be appointed as Minister of Labour in the United Kingdom. Her appointment marked a significant step for women in politics, as she joined the Cabinet during a time of increasing participation of women in public life. As a member of the Labour Party, Bondfield had been a prominent advocate for workers' rights and women's issues, and her new role allowed her to influence policies affecting labor relations and employment during the late 1920s.