Representation and Redistribution in the 1867 RPA Flashcards by Leon Thompson-Salazar | Brainscape

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Examples of the 1867 RPA improving representation and redistribution?

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45 seats were given to under-represented constituencies like Burnley and Middlesborough
Working class got the vote

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However, the 1867 RPA had not solved the issue completely as…

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Political representation was still uneven:
Constituencies were not balanced in size - Bath had 48 whilst Preston had 22

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Corruption still occurred as…

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Hustings were still open to landowners influence - led to corruption

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