britain ; 3.1 ; corrupt practices act 1883

- issues of parliamentary reform loomed large during gladstone's second ministry (1880 - 1885)

- many MPs scandalised by widespread bribery and corruption that had taken place in 1880 election

- 1880 election was one of most corrupt and expensive elections for many years and liberals prepared to tackle issue of growing importance

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- unforseen consequence of redistribution of seats in 1867 was that once borough seats were freed…