specifically denied the franchise for five years to Conscientious Objectors who had refused to undertake war work.
This is the second in our blog series, women and parliament in this, the centenary year of the Representation of the People Act 1918. Here at the History of Parliament we are closely involved in celebrations, commemorations and projects relating to this anniversary. So today, on the actual anniversary that this Act became law it seemed pertinent to honour its passage. to that end, our assistant director, Dr Emma Peplow explains not only what this Act meant for women, but for men and the whole electoral system…
One hundred years ago today George V gave his assent to the Representation of the People Act. Throughout the country we are celebrating this centenary, particularly because it gave the parliamentary vote to some women for the first time as well as to millions of previously excluded working men. The number of registered voters franchise rose dramatically, from 7.9 million to 21.4…
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Utopia, you are standing in it! 
Feb 07, 2018 @ 00:10:41
Thank you for re-posting our blog on the centenary of the Representation of the People Act Jim. We hope you enjoyed reading it! #Vote100
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