Exactly 100- years ago today, a momentous declaration was made in Irish (and English) history, as some women were finally given the right to vote.
Celebrations are taking place across the two islands, remembering the battles that women faced in order to secure the vote.
Love Island's Olivia Attwood spoke with MP Anna Coubry in the UK today, revealing women who were on Love Island has initially been offered less money than theit male co-stars for the same jobs upon leaving the show.
One has never voted in an election and one thinks it's every woman's duty...
Love Island's @oliviajade_att and Tory MP @Anna_Soubry go on a #Votes100 blind date.
SEE IT IN FULL: https://t.co/sFCuNJ7UyU pic.twitter.com/jatyP0ooDL— Victoria Derbyshire (@VictoriaLIVE) February 6, 2018
"Please don't tell anyone, we'll match the money"
Even being a celeb doesn’t make a woman immune to being paid less than a man for the same job. Thank you to @oliviajade_att and @Anna_Soubry for sharing their experiences with us. Watch the full ‘lunch date’ between them at 9am on @VictoriaLIVE https://t.co/qwKHiHKNPh
— Jo Adnitt (@JournoJoJo) February 6, 2018
Thank you so much @VictoriaLIVE for having me. And thank you all for your lovely comments. Always nice to do something different ? https://t.co/aIB0m6c18g
— Olivia Jade Attwood (@oliviajade_att) February 6, 2018
This is a great watch. It's easy to stereotype young people who don't vote, but @oliviajade_att comes across as smart and thoughtful.https://t.co/mxaXDCpWqA
— Joey D'Urso (@josephmdurso) February 6, 2018
But, when did women win the right to vote around the globe? Check this out...
