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WHO GETS YOUR VOTE?

From Ann Summers’ Jacqueline Gold to Olympic gold medallist Laura Kenny, Sun readers nominate legendary ladies who lead the way

THIS week we are celebrating 100 Years Of Girl Power, marking a century of British women having the right to vote.

Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, Princess Diana and singer Adele featured in our special pullout on Tuesday – then we asked YOU to send in your picks for anyone we missed.

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Our fabulous pullout celebrates women

Here, we pay tribute to more incredible women you nominated.

Dame Maggie Smith

(Actress, 1934-)

Maggie Smith has been in more than 50 filmsCredit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock

Her stage and screen career spans seven decades and more than 50 films, including Harry Potter.

Olave Baden-Powell

(Girl Guides founder, 1889-1977)

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Olave Baden-Powell founded the Girl GuidesCredit: Claude Harris

Led the Girl Guides for 40 years.

Today there are 10million Guides and Scouts across 150 countries.

Kate Adie

(BBC journalist, 1945-)

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Kate Adie is a BBC journalist who reported from the front lineCredit: Alamy

Famous for her war reports from the front line. Was once shot in the collarbone by an “irate Libyan”.

Baroness Helen Newlove

(Victims Commissioner, 1961-)

Baroness Helen Newlove set up a foundation to help support young peopleCredit: Jon Bond -The Sun
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Set up foundations to support young people after her husband Garry’s murder in 2007.

Odette Hallowes

(Spy, 1912-1995)

Odette Hallowes is the first woman to get the George CrossCredit: Hulton Archive - Getty

Allied intelligence officer in World War Two who defied Nazi torture.

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First woman to get George Cross.

Laura Kenny

(Cyclist, 1992-)

Laura Kenny is a four-time Olympic championCredit: PA:Press Association

Four-time Olympic champion is the most successful female track cyclist in the Games’ history.

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Jacqueline Gold

(Businesswoman, 1960-)

Jacqueline Gold helped turn Ann Summers into a £150m businessCredit: Jon Bond -The Sun

Invented Ann Summers parties, helping women take charge of their sexuality.

Helped turn the brand into a £150million business.

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Moira Stuart

(Newsreader, 1949-)

Moira Stuart is the first African-Caribbean female newsreader to be seen on British TVCredit: Getty - Contributor

First African-Caribbean female newsreader to appear on British TV, who can now be heard on Chris Evans’ Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Dany Cotton

(London Fire Brigade, 1969-)

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Dany Cotton has handled terror attacks and the response to the Grenfell Tower tragedyCredit: Alamy

First female LFB commissioner.

In that role has handled terror attacks and the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Maggie Oliver

(Police officer, 1956-)

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Maggie Oliver helped persuade victims from the Rochdale sex abuse probe to testify against their abusersCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images

Central to Rochdale sex abuse ring probe, persuading victims to testify against their abusers.

Mary Ellis

(Pilot, 1917-)

Mary Ellis is 101-year-old World War II veteranCredit: Media Drum World
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Last surviving pilot of Air Transport Auxiliary, aged 101, who delivered planes to RAF airfields in WW2.

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Mo Mowlam

(Politician, 1949-2005)

Mo Mowlam helped efforts to reach the Good Friday Agreement while battling cancerCredit: This content is subject to copyright.

Helped Sinn Fein and loyalists thrash out Good Friday Agreement – while battling terminal cancer.

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Dame Cicely Saunders

(Physician/writer, 1918-2005)

Cicely Saunders helped create the hospice movementCredit: Getty - Contributor

Helped create hospice movement and was at heart of highlighting the importance of palliative care.

We were also treated to some Girl Power in the office with Geri Horner
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How could we run a Girl Power week without a Spice Girl?

GERI HORNER, aka Ginger Spice, popped in to see us at Fabulous Daily. Bring on the Spice reunion.

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