Shropshire's female MPs feature in project celebrating historic moment as women make up 40 per cent of parliament
Shropshire’s two female MPs have spoken of their pride at being part of a project marking the historic moment that has seen women now making up 40 per cent of the membership of the House of Commons.
A nationwide initiative is creating a visual archive of women’s leadership in Parliament today.
Shrewsbury's Labour MP Julia Buckley and North Shropshire's Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan are among those who have been photographed for the archive, specially compiled by the Royal Photographic Society.
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Julia Buckley said: “As the first female MP ever elected to represent Shrewsbury, I was proud to take part in the 40% Project.
“This is an excellent project, creating a visual archive of women’s leadership in Parliament today. A huge thank you to photographer Emma Playsted, a talented local Shrewsbury artist specifically selected for this project.
“Her work beautifully reflects the spirit of this initiative and the creativity behind it."
Helen Morgan MP said: “I’m extremely proud to represent North Shropshire as the constituency’s first female MP. Parliament is still dominated by men – both in the House of Commons and the House of Lords – so it’s great that the contribution of women is being highlighted by the 40% Project.
“Lots of talented photographers are taking part, and it was a pleasure to work with Geraldine Curtis in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.”
The project can be viewed online.
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