My article on the Motherwell by-election is now available to read in @parlhistjournal.bsky.social It explores the reasons for Dr. Robert McIntyre's victory and how he became embroiled in a sponsorship saga.

@samoxey.bsky.social’s winning entry of our 2024 essay prize provides brilliant insights and analysis into the 1945 Motherwell by-election, in which the SNP won their first Westminster seat. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Today marks my tentative foray back into the world of social media after a number of years absence...wish me luck!

🎉We're delighted to announce that the 2024 essay prize has been awarded to: Sarah Moxey For her essay on the Motherwell By-Election, 1945. With proxime accessit awarded to: @chloechallender.bsky.social For her essay on women's modes of entry to the early 19th century Parliament. 🧵1/4