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Disraeli Introduces Reform Bill

When: February 1867
Where: House of Commons
Part of: Disraeli's Second Reform Act enlarges the British electorate

Disraeli introduced his own Reform Bill into the House of Commons in February 1867, despite having blocked the Liberal Reform Bill previously.

The Conservatives formed a ministry in June 1866. Disraeli, as Chancellor, introduced the bill in February 1867. The intent was to help the Conservative Party, expecting a reward for backing reforms, though it resulted in their loss of the 1868 general election.

Sources

Reform Act 1867 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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