History of ParliamentThis #ConstituencyTuesday, we are looking at Northampton. In the 19th century, the waterways of Northampton led to rapid expansion, and their links to London and Birmingham helped its traditional trade of footwear flourish. Find out more: http://ow.ly/fg4I50MrVcb
Before the Feb 1974 election, the constituency of Northampton was separated into two. In the Feb election, Maureen Colquhoun became the 1st MP for Northampton North. Colquhoun was the first openly lesbian MP. http://ow.ly/40Qn50MrV9G
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