The Extent of change of the social makeup of the commons

The Extent of Change of the Social Makeup of The Commons 

Representation of the people acts

• First in 1832, did little
• Second in 1867, did slightly more but still plaugued with loopholes 
• 1833 217 MPs were sons of peers 
• after 1867 still two seats per constituency, gave clear power to the aristocracy 
• Also south remained dominant in parliament 

Redistribution +representation acts, 1880s 

• 1884 act extended the electorate and increased urban constituents, very good 
• 1885 act redistributed seats from the south to northern industrial towns, more fair
• Also extended…