The Second Reform Act 1867

The Second Reform Act of 1867 was a significant change in British voting laws, expanding the right to vote mainly to urban working-class men. It increased the number of eligible voters by reducing property restrictions, allowing more people to participate in elections. This shift helped make the political system more democratic, reflecting the growing influence of the middle and working classes in Britain. The reform laid groundwork for further electoral changes, gradually broadening democratic representation beyond the landowning elite.