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Criticism of Lloyd George for his poor attendance at the House of Commons, 1919 (litho)
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Criticism of Lloyd George for his poor attendance at the House of Commons, 1919 (litho)
KDC400237 Criticism of Lloyd George for his poor attendance at the House of Commons, 1919 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: David LLoyd George (1863-1945) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 1916-22 Coalition Government of the Liberals and Conservatives; he deflected the charge of absenteeism by announcing that he would be in Parliament once a week for question-time on Thursdays; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 25156716
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Absence Conservative Conservatives Criticism Critique Duties Duty Liberal Liberals Parliament Parties Postwar Westminster Dereliction
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This black and white lithograph captures the criticism faced by Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, for his poor attendance at the House of Commons in 1919. Created by Bernard John Partridge, this print showcases a pivotal moment in British politics during the post-war era. Lloyd George's absence from parliamentary sessions had sparked outrage among both conservatives and liberals. This artwork serves as a visual representation of their discontent with his dereliction of duty. The image depicts an empty seat in Westminster, symbolizing Lloyd George's frequent absences and implying that he was neglecting his responsibilities as a politician. In response to these accusations, Lloyd George attempted to deflect criticism by announcing that he would only attend Parliament once a week for question-time on Thursdays. However, this move did little to appease his detractors or silence public opinion. The lithograph not only highlights the political tensions within Britain but also emphasizes the importance placed on attending parliamentary sessions as a fundamental duty of politicians. It underscores how even prominent figures like Lloyd George could face intense scrutiny when failing to fulfill their obligations. Overall, this historical print offers valuable insights into British politics during this period and sheds light on one of its most notable figures' struggles with absenteeism.
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