Representation of the People Act 1918
The Representation of the People Act 1918 widened suffrage by abolishing practically all property qualifications for men and by enfranchising women over 30 who met minimum property qualifications. The enfranchisement of this latter group was accepted as recognition of the contribution made by women defence workers. However, women were still not politically equal to men (who could vote by age 21); full electoral equality wouldn't occur until 1928.
| Reform Acts in the United Kingdom
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| Reform acts: |
| Reform Act 1832 (The original) | Reform Act 1867 | Reform Act 1886 |
| Representation of the People Acts: |
| Representation of the People Act 1884 | Representation of the People Act 1918 | Representation of the People Act 1928 |
| Representation of the People Act 1948 | Representation of the People Act 1969 | Representation of the People Act 2000 |
| Other acts: |
| Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 | Ballot Act 1872 | Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883 |
| See also: |
| The Reform Club |
| To see the various acts in chronological order, see Reform Act |
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