Changes to representation in parliament

Changes in Parliamentry Representation 1780-1928

Representation of the people act 1832 and 1867 

• 1832 act did create 22 new constituencies for northern towns 
• Similarly in the 1867 act thirty eight rotten boroughs lost their two MPs 
• 1832 act also started process of getting rid of rotten boroughs such as Old Sarum 
• However 1832 act did nothing for working class representation, ony middle and upper 
• 1867 only started working class franchise and did nothing for women 

Secret Ballot Act 1872 and Corrupt Practices Act 1883 

• 1872 act adressed secret ballot, meant more working class people got in as people couldnt be threatened to vote 
• 1883 Act limited amount that could be…