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Second Gladstone ministry

After campaigning against the foreign policy of the Beaconsfield ministry, William Gladstone led the Liberal Party to victory in the 1880 general election. The nominal leader of the Party, Lord Hartington, resigned in Gladstone's favour and Gladstone was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a second time by Queen Victoria. He pursued a policy of parliamentary reform, but his government became wildly unpopular after the death of General Gordon in 1885. Gladstone was held responsible, and resigned, leaving the way free for the Conservatives under Lord Salisbury to form a government.

Second Gladstone ministry

23 April 1880 (1880-04-23)

9 June 1885 (1885-06-09)

Victoria

William Gladstone

118 appointments

Liberal Party

Majority

Conservative Party

1880 general election

Second Disraeli ministry

First Salisbury ministry

William Gladstone served as both First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer between April 1880 and December 1882.

The Earl Spencer served as both Lord President and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland between April 1882 and March 1883.

The Earl of Kimberley served as both Colonial Secretary and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster between July and December 1882.

The Lord Carlingford served as both Lord Privy Seal and Lord President between March 1883 and March 1885.

Cook, C.; Keith, B. (1975). . London: Macmillan. ISBN 0333132203.

British Historical Facts 1830–1900

McCarthy, Justin H. England under Gladstone, 1880–1885 (1885).

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