What do the Chartists fight for?

The Chartists were a working-class movement in 19th-century Britain that advocated for political reforms aimed at improving the rights and representation of the working class. Their main demands, outlined in the People's Charter of 1838, included universal male suffrage, secret ballots, equal electoral districts, payment for Members of Parliament, the abolition of property qualifications for MPs, and annual parliamentary elections. The movement sought to address social and economic grievances and promote democracy, reflecting the growing discontent with the existing political system.