13: The 1929 Labour Government Flashcards
Who was the Prime Minister?
Ramsay Macdonald
Who was the chancellor of the exchequer?
Philip Snowden
Who was the foreign secretary?
Henderson
Who was the minister of works?
Lansbury
Who was the minister of labour?
Margaret Bondfield
What kind of government was this?
A cautious government
What were their goals? (5)
- Increase the building of council houses
- Increase the school leaving age to 15
- Nationalisation of London Transport
- Tackle unemployment through public works
- Pro-league of nations
What did it mean that the Liberals were marginalised?
Labour was now a key member in a two-party system
What was good about Ramsay Macdonald? (2)
- Was already an experienced political leader
- Was well known and respected both home and abroad
What did Macdonald believe about Labour?
They now had the chance to remove any doubts in the minds of voters as to the credibility of Labour as a respectable government
Why was Macdonald’s optimism boosted? (2)
- The dip in unemployment figures
- He appointed Margaret Bondfield as Britain’s first woman cabinet minister, in charge of Labour
How many seats did Labour win?
288
How many seats did Conservatives win?
260
How many seats did Liberals win?
59
