The Representation of the People Act 1918 widened suffrage by abolishing practically all property qualifications for men and by enfranchising women over 30 who met minimum property qualifications. The enfranchisement of this latter group was accepted as recognition of the contribution made by women defence workers. However, women were still not politically equal to men (who could vote by age 21); full electoral equality wouldn't occur until 1928.

See also

• Reform Act 1832
• Reform Act 1867
• Reform Act 1884

External links

• Bartleby article on the Act
• Oxford Reference article on the Act