SURVEYS BY BOOTH ROWNTREE NATIONAL EFFICIENCY BOER WAR

SURVEYS BY BOOTH & ROWNTREE NATIONAL EFFICIENCY BOER WAR SOCIAL JUSTICE NEED FOR REFORM RISE OF LABOUR PARTY GERMAN EXAMPLE NEW LIBERALS CHURCHILL LLOYD GEORGE

Old and New Liberalism Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Believed in Laissez Faire government. Winston Churchill David Lloyd George Both men believed the government could do more to help the poorest in society.

Background to the Reforms • In 1906 the Liberals won the election with a landslide victory. They had an overall majority of 356 seats in Parliament – this meant they could pass any laws they liked. • By 1906 society was increasingly aware of the causes and effects of poverty due to the investigations of Booth and Rowntree.

Background to the Reforms • In the 1906 election Labour had won 29 seats in Parliament. The Liberals were aware they had to attract working class votes to stay in power. • The Liberals introduced a number of reforms to tackle the key causes of poverty – unemployment, sickness, old age and low wages.

1908 – A Turning Point • Campbell- Bannerman resigned and was replaced by Asquith. • New Liberals appointed to the Cabinet – Churchill and Lloyd George. • Both men were aware of the growing threat of the Labour party, concerned about national efficiency and impressed by Germany’s example.