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Electoral Bribery
ELECTORAL PURITY the British voter refuses to accept 5 pounds for his vote - his starting price is 15 pounds
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1866 Accept Bribe Bribery Corruption Elections Electoral Pounds Price Refuses Starting Vote Voter Bribing
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1. Title: "Electoral Purity: The British Voter's Unyielding Integrity - A 15 Pound Price Tag on His Vote in 1866" This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in British political history, as a determined voter unequivocally refuses to accept a bribe of five pounds for his vote. The year is 1866, and the pervasive issue of electoral bribery was at the forefront of public discourse. The image portrays a man in working-class attire, his expression resolute and unwavering, as he holds up a piece of paper bearing the number fifteen. This number signifies the starting price he demands for his vote, a price far beyond the five pounds offered by the unseen figure behind the camera. The man's unyielding stance symbolizes the growing public awareness and resistance to electoral corruption, which had long tarnished the integrity of the British electoral process. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical struggle against electoral bribery in Britain. The Reform Act of 1867, which followed the events depicted in this image, marked a significant step towards democratizing the electoral process and reducing the influence of money in politics. This powerful photograph, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the courage and determination of the British voter in upholding electoral purity and paving the way for a more equitable and transparent political system.
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