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Prime Minister Asquith restrains Lloyd George and Winston Churchill from causing alarm
KDC400233 Prime Minister Asquith restrains Lloyd George and Winston Churchill from causing alarm with their fiery speeches in support of helping the unemployed and the introduction of a minimum wage, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) Prime Minister of the Liberal Government 1908-1916; David Lloyd George (1863-1945), Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1908-1915; Winston Churchill (1874-1965) as President of the Board of Trade, 1908-1910, supported Lloyd George with the Liberal reforms; in 1908 introduced the Trade Boards Bill setting up the first minimum wage in Britain and in 1909 set up Labour Exchanges to help umemployed find work; cartoon from Punch magazine, August 11, 1909; ); English, out of copyright
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Prime Minister Asquith restrains Lloyd George and Winston Churchill from causing alarm with their fiery speeches in support of helping the unemployed and the introduction of a minimum wage, 1909
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. In this print by Edward Linley Sambourne, we witness a momentous scene from British political history. Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith stands resolute, his outstretched arms serving as a barrier between two impassioned figures: David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill. The year is 1909, and these three influential politicians are at odds over crucial reforms that would shape the future of Britain. Lloyd George, then Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, were fervent advocates for social change. Their fiery speeches echoed through Parliament as they championed measures to assist the unemployed and establish a minimum wage – radical ideas for their time. However, it was Prime Minister Asquith who found himself caught between their zealous rhetoric and public apprehension. In this image captured by Sambourne's skilled hand, we see him restraining his colleagues with an air of caution. His expression suggests both concern for potential unrest caused by such progressive policies and admiration for their determination. This cartoonish depiction from Punch magazine serves as a reminder not only of the intense debates within liberal politics but also highlights how key figures like Asquith played pivotal roles in balancing reformist ambitions with societal stability. It encapsulates an era when horse-drawn carriages still roamed the streets while winds of change blew across Britain's political landscape. As we delve into this historical snapshot frozen in time on paper, let us reflect on how these men shaped our society through their passionate advocacy – forever leaving an indelible mark on British politics.
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