The sudden loss of life gave more power to the laboring classes. This also helped weaken the landed elites that had to give up power in order to stay relevant both in society and in the economy. Another thing that changed due to this imbalance of power was an increase in worker negotiating power in the British economy.
The tragic loss of life resulted in a surge of power for the working class, diminishing the influence of the landed elite who had to cede their power to maintain relevance in both society and the economic sphere. This shift also led to increased bargaining power for workers within the British economy.