Richardson, Jo
Jo Richardson (1923-1994) was Labour MP for Barking from 1974 until her death in 1994. She joined the Labour Party in 1945 and from then on campaigned tirelessly for peace and nuclear disarmament, for women's rights, and against poverty and injustice.
Jo Richardson began her political career as Ian Mikardo's secretary. She co-ordinated the 'Keep Left Group' and went on to become the secretary of the 'Tribune Group' before co-ordinating the 'Victory for Socialism Campaign'.
In her later career she was best known for her involvement in women's issues. She campaigned for women's rights, abortion, equal pay and protection from domestic violence. As a member of the Labour's Shadow Cabinet she worked hard to establish a Ministry for Women.
From the guide to the Jo Richardson Papers, 1933-1986, (Labour History Archive and Study Centre)
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| referencedIn | Vol XII. (ff. 288). Jan.-Sept. 1743.John Carteret, Baron Carteret; afterwards Earl Granville, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Secretary of State: Correspondence with W. Titley: 1740-1744.includes:ff. 1, 12, 15, 23, 27, 31, 36, 43, 80, 82, 90, 101, 117, 1... | British Library | |
| creatorOf | Jo Richardson Papers, 1933-1986 | Labour History Archive and Study Centre | |
| creatorOf | Vol. III (ff. 269). 21 May-Aug. 1743.includes:ff. 1, 139 James Cope, Resident at Hamburg: Letters to E. Weston from James Cope: 1742, 1743.ff. 3, 28, 44, 65 Robert Keith, Ambassador at St Petersburg: Letters to E. Weston from Robert Keith: 1746.f... | British Library |
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| associatedWith | Richardson Josephine Jo d 1994 | person |
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| associatedWith | Victory for Socialism (Great Britain) | corporateBody |
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