All these women’s extraordinary achievements were made against a backdrop of racism and sexism. I salute their intelligence, bravery and determination.

Her teacher’s advice was for her to get a job in Woolworths.

Allin-Khan, who is working 12-hour shifts with very sick patients and in my view is worth 10 Hancocks

We are all about to experience a rude awakening

. . . exam questions guaranteed to stultify them ambitionsof nascent womanhood . . . ‘