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.
Fourth Gladstone ministry | |
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1892–1894 | |
Date formed | 15 August 1892 |
Date dissolved | 2 March 1894 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Gladstone |
Member party | Liberal Party |
Status in legislature | |
Opposition party | Conservative Party |
Opposition leaders | |
History | |
Election(s) | 1892 general election |
Legislature term(s) | 25th UK Parliament |
Predecessor | Second Salisbury ministry |
Successor | Rosebery ministry |
Rosebery ministry | |
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1894–1895 | |
Date formed | 5 March 1894 |
Date dissolved | 22 June 1895 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Lord Rosebery |
Member party | Liberal Party |
Status in legislature | |
Opposition party | Conservative Party |
Opposition leaders | |
History | |
Legislature term(s) | |
Predecessor | Fourth Gladstone ministry |
Successor | Third Salisbury ministry |
Cabinet members are listed in bold face.