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Liberal Government 1880–1885

Second Gladstone ministry
1880–1885
William Ewart Gladstone by Elliott & Fry - March 1879.jpg
Gladstone (1879)
Date formed 23 April 1880 (1880-04-23)
Date dissolved 23 June 1885 (1885-06-23)
People and organisations
Head of state Victoria
Head of government William Ewart Gladstone
Total no. of ministers 118 appointments
Member party Liberal Party
Status in legislature Majority
Opposition party Conservative Party
Opposition leaders
History
Election(s) 1880 general election
Legislature term(s)
Predecessor Second Disraeli ministry
Successor First Salisbury ministry

After campaigning against the foreign policy of the Beaconsfield ministry, William Gladstone led the Liberal Party to victory in the 1880 general election. The nominal leader of the Party, Lord Hartington, resigned in Gladstone's favour and Gladstone was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a second time by Queen Victoria. He pursued a policy of parliamentary reform, but his government became wildly unpopular after the murder of General Gordon in 1885. Gladstone was held responsible, and resigned, leaving the way free for the Conservatives under Lord Salisbury to form a government.

†Created Earl of Selborne in 1882.

Cabinet members are listed in bold face.


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