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British General Election

The 1885 election introduced widespread male suffrage and marked a turning point in British democratic representation.

WhenNovember 24, 1885 – December 18, 1885
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The 1885 United Kingdom general election was held from 24 November to 18 December 1885. The first general election after an extension of the franchise and redistribution of seats, it saw the Liberals lose their majority.

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