Record 335 new MPs to be inducted into House of Commons this week
by Eleni Courea Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6P2RN)
New members surpass 1945 figure, while record number of women are elected into parliament
The House of Commons will induct a record 335 new MPs this week, the largest number in modern history.
The number of newcomers to parliament surpasses the previous record of 327 in the 1945 election, which was held in the aftermath of the second world war and was the first election to take place in 10 years.F
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