The Labour politician represented Northampton North from 1974 to 1979 and was a campaigner on gender issues

Tributes have been paid to Maureen Colquhoun, the UK’s first openly lesbian MP, who has died at the age of 92.

The former Labour politician represented Northampton North until 1979 and was a prominent campaigner on gender balance and protection for sex workers.

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