The famous suffragette who led the women’s franchise movement in Britain was Emmeline Pankhurst. Founding the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903, Pankhurst became a central figure in the fight for women's suffrage, advocating for women's right to vote. She employed various strategies, including public protests, demonstrations, and civil disobedience, which at times involved militant tactics. Pankhurst's leadership galvanized widespread support and brought attention to the suffrage movement, effectively pushing the issue into the national consciousness. Her tireless efforts contributed significantly to the eventual passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted voting rights to some women.