National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage
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The National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage was founded in London
in December 1910 to oppose the extension of the voting
franchise to women in the United Kingdom
. It was formed as an amalgamation of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League
and the Men's League for Opposing Woman Suffrage
. Its first president was Lord Cromer
, and its executive committee consisted of seven men and seven women. In March 1912 Cromer was replaced by Lord Curzon and Lord Weardale as joint presidents. It continued the publication of the Anti-Suffrage Review produced originally by the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
The organisation and the Anti-Suffrage Review both ceased to exist following the passage of the Representation of the People Act 1918
which enfranchised women over the age of 30.
London
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in December 1910 to oppose the extension of the voting
Voting
Voting is a method for a group such as a meeting or an electorate to make a decision or express an opinion—often following discussions, debates, or election campaigns. It is often found in democracies and republics.- Reasons for voting :...
franchise to women in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It was formed as an amalgamation of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League
Women's National Anti-Suffrage League
The Women's National Anti-Suffrage League was established in London on 21 July 1908. Its aims were to oppose women being granted the vote in United Kingdom parliamentary elections, although it did support their having votes in local government elections...
and the Men's League for Opposing Woman Suffrage
Men's League for Opposing Woman Suffrage
The Men's League for Opposing Woman Suffrage was founded on 19 January 1909 with Lord Cromer as President, replacing the Men's Committee for Opposing Woman Suffrage, which had been founded in December 1908...
. Its first president was Lord Cromer
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, GCB, OM, GCMG, KCSI, CIE, PC, FRS , was a British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator....
, and its executive committee consisted of seven men and seven women. In March 1912 Cromer was replaced by Lord Curzon and Lord Weardale as joint presidents. It continued the publication of the Anti-Suffrage Review produced originally by the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
The organisation and the Anti-Suffrage Review both ceased to exist following the passage of the Representation of the People Act 1918
Representation of the People Act 1918
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was an Act of Parliament passed to reform the electoral system in the United Kingdom. It is sometimes known as the Fourth Reform Act...
which enfranchised women over the age of 30.