Rosebery led the Government from 1894. He was defeated in the 1895 general election.
In the 1892 general election, the Conservative Party, led by the Marquess of Salisbury, won the most seats but not an overall majority. As a result, William Gladstone's Liberal Party formed a minority government that relied upon Irish Nationalist support. On 3 March 1894, Gladstone resigned over the rejection of his Home Rule Bill and the Earl of Rosebery succeeded him.
Cabinets
Fourth Gladstone ministry
Rosebery ministry
Changes
- May 1894 – James Bryce succeeds A. J. Mundella at the Board of Trade. Lord Tweedmouth succeeds Bryce at the Duchy of Lancaster, remaining also Lord Privy Seal.
List of ministers
Cabinet members are listed in bold face.
- Notes
- ^ Also Leader of the House of Commons.
- ^ Also Leader of the House of Lords.
- ^ Also Leader of the House of Commons 1894–1895.
- ^ Succeeded as 2nd Baron Tweedmouth 4 March 1894.
- ^ Also Leader of the House of Lords 18 August 1892 –
5 March 1894.
References
- D. Butler and G. Butler (ed.). Twentieth Century British Political Facts 1900–2000.