Old and New Liberalism

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Old and New Liberalism

• Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
• Believed in Laissez Faire government.
• Winston Churchill
• David Lloyd George
• Both men believed the government could do more
• to help the poorest in society.

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Background to the Reforms

• In 1906 the Liberals won the election with a
  landslide victory. They had an overall majority
  of 356 seats in Parliament this meant they
  could pass any laws they liked.
• By 1906 society was increasingly aware of the
  causes and effects of poverty due to the
  investigations of Booth and Rowntree.

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Background to the Reforms

• In the 1906 election Labour had won 29 seats in
  Parliament. The Liberals were aware they had to
  attract working class votes to stay in power.
• The Liberals introduced a number of reforms to
  tackle the key causes of poverty unemployment,
  sickness, old age and low wages.

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1908 A Turning Point

• Campbell- Bannerman resigned and was replaced by
  Asquith.
• New Liberals appointed to the Cabinet Churchill
  and Lloyd George.
• Both men were aware of the growing threat of the
  Labour party, concerned about national efficiency
  and impressed by Germanys example.