UK Suffrage Movement

The UK Suffrage Movement was a social and political campaign during the 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for women's right to vote. It involved activists, organizations, and protests aiming to achieve suffrage through petitions, demonstrations, and civil disobedience. Key groups included the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) led by Emmeline Pankhurst, known for its militant tactics, and more moderate groups seeking legal voting rights. The movement culminated in 1918 when women over 30 gained electoral voting rights, with full equal suffrage achieved in 1928. It was a pivotal effort for gender equality and democratic representation in Britain.