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Leigh Hatts

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Leigh Hatts @leigh_hatts
This looks like the first Labour cabinet arriving at Windsor for their first Privy Council. George V sent carriages to the station.
Richard Johnson @richardmarcj Aug 23
Margaret Bondfield, trade unionist, first woman Labour MP, first woman Cabinet minister, led an extraordinary life.

Born in rural poverty in Somerset, she spent her childhood being shipped around between family members, before moving to Brighton to start work at 14 in retail. She experienced the cruelties of the 'living in' system, where young women lived in highly controlled dormitories owned by their employer.
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Leigh Hatts @leigh_hatts
Interesting that the covering letter has an incorrect title for Peter Mandelson.
Letter from the FCDO to the Palace seeking the King's informal approval for Mandelson's appointment along with a CV. I'm told the practice of submitting CVs to the Palace started after His Majesty's accession and they were not customary under the late Queen.
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