Voting in the United Kingdom was public until 1872[0]. After the change to secret ballots, a lot more worker- and tenant- friendly representatives were elected

Voting in the United Kingdom was public until 1872[0]. After the change to secret ballots, a lot more worker- and tenant- friendly representatives were elected in Britain and Ireland, and it is generally credited with enfranchising the Irish people. [0]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballot_Act_1872 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballot_Act_1872