National Government (1931)
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The National Government of August–October 1931, also known as the First National Government, was the first of a series of national governments formed during the Great Depression in the United Kingdom.
Ramsay MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald had served as Prime Minister since 1929.
Second MacDonald ministry
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The second MacDonald ministry was formed by Ramsay MacDonald on his reappointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom by King George V on 5 June 1929. It was the second time the Labour Party had f
National Government (1931)
…MacDonald as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the collapse of the previous minority government, led by the Labour Party, known as the Second MacDonald ministry. As a National Government, it was dominated by members of the Conservative Party, and also included a few from Liberals and National Labour, as well…
MacDonald's cabinet in 1929