The election took a record number of women to the Commons, with the total now at around 120. The Labour frontbencher Ms Harriet Harman said the election "heralds a new style of government with a tremendous step forward for women".
Women take a step forward
The election took a record number of women to the Commons, with the total now at around 120
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