William Ewart Gladstone11 May 1864
Supports a wider franchise to include the northern towns. Supports a wider franchise despite warnings by Palmerston not to commit the Government
Great Britain · Government / Liberal Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Supports a wider franchise to include the northern towns. Supports a wider franchise despite warnings by Palmerston not to commit the Government
Introduces a franchise for occupiers in boroughs & occupiers in counties. Gladstones proposals are based on rents rather than rates
Informs Liverpool the Government is staking its life on the Franchise Bill
Cabinet agrees to enfranchise 7 pound occupiers in boroughs & 14 pound counties
Proposes all householders in boroughs with a rateable value of œ5 should have the vote
Recognizes individual voting rights regardless of property qualifications. Makes rural elections as democratic as urban ones. Extends the male electorate from 3 to 5 million
Extends the franchise
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