The Representation of the People Act 1918 was a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that expanded voting rights. It allowed all men over the age of 21 to vote and granted women over the age of 30 the right to vote, marking a major step towards gender equality in the electoral process. This act also reformed the electoral system by redistributing parliamentary seats to better represent the population. It aimed to address the inequalities in representation that had existed, particularly in urban areas, and laid the groundwork for future reforms, including the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928, which extended voting rights to all women over 21.