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Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting
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Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting
Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting.
Harriet Slater CBE (nee Evans; 1903 to 12 October 1976) was a British Labour and Co-operative politician.
Educated at Hanley High School and Dudley Teachers Training College, Slater was National Organiser for the Cooperative Party from 1942 to 1953, and a local councillor in Stoke-on-Trent from 1933 to 1965.
She was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North at a by-election in 1953, and served until her retirement at the 1966 general election. From 1964 to 1966, she was a Government whip, the first woman to become one, with the formal title of Lord of the Treasury
Picture taken 16th November 1955
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
England
B/W Negative 6x6
Media ID 21858748
© Mirrorpix
1955 Audience Council Councillor Microphone Speech Address Addressing Lectern
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Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, passionately addresses a Women's Co-Op Meeting in this powerful photo print. Harriet Slater CBE, a remarkable British Labour and Co-operative politician, dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of women and championing the cooperative movement. Educated at Hanley High School and Dudley Teachers Training College, Slater's commitment to public service led her to become the National Organiser for the Cooperative Party from 1942 to 1953. Additionally, she served as a local councillor in Stoke-on-Trent for over three decades. In 1953, she made history by winning a by-election and becoming the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North. Her tireless efforts continued as she represented her constituents until her retirement in 1966. Notably, from 1964 to 1966, Slater broke barriers once again by becoming the first woman Government whip with the formal title of Lord of the Treasury. This image captures an important moment during one of Harriet Slater's inspiring speeches on November 16th, 1955. Standing confidently behind a lectern with microphone in hand, she captivates an engaged audience eager to hear her words on politics and social change. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical context but also in its representation of female empowerment within political spheres. It serves as a testament to Harriet Slater's indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication towards creating positive societal transformations.
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