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Lloyd George ministry

Liberal David Lloyd George formed a coalition government in the United Kingdom in December 1916, and was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George V. It replaced the earlier wartime coalition under H. H. Asquith, which had been held responsible for losses during the Great War.[2] Those Liberals who continued to support Asquith served as the Official Opposition. The government continued in power after the end of the war in 1918, though Lloyd George was increasingly reliant on the Conservatives for support. After several scandals including allegations of the sale of honours, the Conservatives withdrew their support after a meeting at the Carlton Club in 1922, and Bonar Law formed a government.[2]

See also: History of the United Kingdom during the First World War § Lloyd George as Prime Minister

Lloyd George ministries

  • First: 6 December 1916 (1916-12-06)
  • Second: 14 December 1918 (1918-12-14)

  • First: 14 December 1918 (1918-12-14)
  • Second: 19 October 1922 (1922-10-19)

George V

David Lloyd George

1916–1922

269 appointments

Majority (coalition)

Independent Liberal Party

1918 general election

Carlton Club meeting

Asquith coalition ministry

Law ministry

– Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Lords

Lord Curzon of Kedleston

– Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons

Bonar Law

– Minister without Portfolio

Arthur Henderson

– Minister without Portfolio

Lord Milner

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