The Representation of the People Act 1832, also known as the Reform Act 1832, Great Reform Act or First Reform Act, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to reform the electoral system in England and Wales and to expand the franchise. The measure was brought forward by the Whig government of Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey.
The Reform Act, which is widely credited with launching modern democracy in the United Kingdom, received royal assent.
On June 7, in the year 1832, The Reform Act, which is widely credited with launching modern democracy in the United Kingdom, received royal assent. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 7, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 7, 1832 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 21 April 2026.
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