ence in the Boroughs were given the Franchise. In the Counties, the Franchise was given to those £5 property owners and all those who occupied property with a rateable value of £12 or in Scotland, £14. This act changed the views of The Liberals and The Tories as they now saw that many people backed the idea of a widening of the franchise. Party opinions changed in order to woo voters in the towns, but these changed opinions alone helped in bringing Britain towards democracy as now these political parties wanted to give the people what they wanted and were, agreeing with the populations views on this issue. Examples of policy changes prompted by this Act was that Trade Union rights were extended and the Civil Service was now to be based on talent and not privilege. A serious of Social Reforms were also introduced, a serious of which promoted education and attacked privilege. This act also helped the problem of redistribution of seats as it meant seats were organised in a more reasonable way with 25 in the Counties and 19 to the Boro
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