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Women’s right to vote

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Timeline of women’s right to vote

In the early 19th century, women began to campaign to be allowed to vote. At that time they were not allowed to do this.

  • Before 1918: Women in the UK were not allowed to vote.
  • 1918: Some women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote.
  • 1928: Women over 21 were given the right to vote. Women’s right to vote came as a result of campaigning by groups of women who fought for women’s empowerment.
  • 1969: Women and men over 18 get the vote.