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Liberals decline (Liberal reforms (1906-11) (Pensions introduced, Labour…
Liberals decline
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People's budget 1909-10
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This was very popular amongst the poor, they could not vote
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Done by the Terrible Twins, DLG and Churchill
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Asquith's personality
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For an important meeting, Asquith attended a meeting dressed for golf
Before a meeting, he protested at a meeting as it started at 8am and he woke up at 8:30
During WWI, his personality was called into question
Confusion
DLG, became prime minister of the coalition until 1922
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There was confusions for the supporters of the Liberal Party because it was unclear of who was in charge of the party. People would think DLG as he is the PM but Asquith is still head of the party. Supporters of the Liberals would be unsure about who they are voting for as they will not know who is head of the Liberal party
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Key exam question: How far do you agree that the downfall of the Liberals was due to the People's Budget 1909-10
People's budget, Asquith personality, confusion within the party, failings in WWI
During the Liberals time in charge, needed 21 shillings to live properly