There are been in no women MPs in the past.Countess Constance Markievicz was the first woman elected to the House of Commons, in 1918. However she did not take her seat, in protest against Britain’s policy in Ireland. The first woman to be elected and take her seat was Viscountess Nancy Astor in 1919.After the General Election 2010, there were 650 MPs elected.
Due to the resignation of Mr Gerry Adams on 26 January 2011 and the resignation of Eric Illsley on 8 February 2011, there are currently 648 MPs.There are currently 144 female MPs.
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