Nick Thomas-Symonds MP @NickTorfaen
A landmark achievement by Barbara Castle. The Act received Royal Assent at the end of Harold Wilson’s 1st period as PM (on 29.5.70) but came into force on 29.12.75, during his 2nd spell in office. It’s also a reminder that there is still much to do to close the gender pay gap. — PolitiTweet.org
Tides of History @labour_history
#OTD 1975. Barbara Castle's Equal Pay Act becomes law. After her decades of campaigning, it enabled women to make… https://t.co/LnSOowbVpy