Changes to representation in parliament
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- Created on: 20-03-19 18:10
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Changes in Parliamentry Representation 1780-1928
Representation of the people act 1832 and 1867
- 1832 act did create 22 new constituencies for northern towns
- Similarly in the 1867 act thirty eight rotten boroughs lost their two MPs
- 1832 act also started process of getting rid of rotten boroughs such as Old Sarum
- However 1832 act did nothing for working class representation, ony middle and upper
- 1867 only started working class franchise and did nothing for women
Secret Ballot Act 1872 and Corrupt Practices Act 1883
- 1872 act adressed secret ballot, meant more working class people got in as people couldnt be threatened to vote
- 1883 Act limited amount that could be…
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