Representation of the People Act 1918

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The Representation of the People Act 1918 was a landmark British law that massively expanded the electorate, including granting limited voting rights to women and most working-class men, and is seen as a major milestone in the democratization of the United Kingdom.


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Representation of the People Act 1884 followedBy Representation of the People Act 1918
women's suffrage movement hasKeyEvent Representation of the People Act 1918