Universаl mаle suffrаge, secret ballоts (which prоtected vоters from retribution by their employers or lords), and paid salaries for members of parliament (thus allowing ordinary people a say in governance and not just the independently wealthy) were all goals promoted by [BLANK-1]. This was a movement in Great Britain from ca. 1838-1850s favored by factory employees and other working people. The movement aimed to give the common people of Great Britain a greater say in government. The policies promoted by this cause were gradually adopted over time, leading to more liberal and progressive governance in Great Britain, and allowing for a more representative government.