Five reforms still needed to ensure women are fairly represented in politics
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was undoubtedly a significant step forward for women’s rights and democracy.
It gave the to vote to around 8.5million women previously disenfranchised and abolished almost all property restrictions on men.
One hundred years later and both men and women UK residents aged 18 and over are entitled to cast their vote on polling day.
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was undoubtedly a significant step forward for women’s rights and democracy.
It gave the to vote to around 8.5million women previously disenfranchised and abolished almost all property restrictions on men.
One hundred years later and both men and women UK residents aged 18 and over are entitled to cast their vote on polling day.