Women in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom the House of Commons. Following this attempts were made to widen the franchise in every Parliament. Women gained the right to vote with the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918 after World War I. This gave the vote to women over the age of 30. However, the Speakers Conference which was charged with looking into giving women the vote did not have as its terms of reference, consideration to women standing as candidates for parliament. However, Sir Herbert Samuel, the former Liberal Home Secretary, moved a separate motion on 23 October 1918 to allow women to be
Why Did It Have to Be Me? Why Did It Have to Be Me? "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" is a song by the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was released on the 1976 album "Arrival". "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" has been called a "Fats Domino flavoured" song. The song has been noted for its mix of blues, jazz, pop and rock stylings. A live version of the song appears on the album "Live at Wembley Arena". "Why Did It Have To Be Me" was the final song to be completed for "Arrival" Originally, the song "Happy Hawaii", a song featuring