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Intro context
Political change in Britain was an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, process. These slow changes tended to see people given access to the political system in the 19th century because they had proven themselves worthy of the vote. By the 20th century, developments tended to be about rights of citizens and their equality in the political system.
Intro factors
The widening of the franchise, 1867-1928, measures against corruption and intimidation, measures relating to the redistribution of seats, widening membership of the House of Commons, the role of the House of Lords.
Widening of franchise K1 one by 1900
1867 most skilled working class men in towns and men who rented rather than owned property were also given the vote.
Widening of franchise KU 2 by 1900
1884 many men in countryside (counties) given the same voting rights as those in towns (burghs).
A plus 1
1867 Only 1 in 3 men could vote and no women
A plus 2
1884 Only 2/3 men can vote and still no women
measures against corruption and Intimidation KU1
1872 (Ballot Act) tried to reduce corruption by introduction of secret ballot
measures against corruption and Intimidation KU2
1883 (Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act) reduced bribery by capping the amount and specifying what money could be spent on in an election.
Widening membership of the house of commons KU1
1858 property qualification abolished to be an MP abolished
Widening membership of the house of commons KU2
1911 payment for MPs of £400 per year, this enabled working class men to become MP’s.
The role of the House of Lords KU1
1911 Parliament Act took away the Lords veto of bills passed in the House of Commons. The Lords could now only delay bills for 2 years.
Measures to the redistribution of seats KU1
the 1867 and 1868 Representation of the People Act disenfranchised 11 boroughs in England and Wales and crated eight new seats in Scotland.
Measures to the redistribution of seats KU2
the acts also reduced the number of MPs in many constituencies to just one.
