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Women have worked hard starved in prison given of their time and lives that we might sit in the House of Commons and tak
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"Women have worked hard; starved in prison; given of their time and lives that we might sit in the House of Commons and take part in the legislating of this country"

- Ellen Wilkinson

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Ellen Wilkinson between October 8, 1891 and February 6, 1947. He/she was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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