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Cartoon, Pudding Before Meat (Russell and Reform)
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Cartoon, Pudding Before Meat (Russell and Reform)
Cartoon, Pudding Before Meat -- Earl Grosvenor, Liberal MP for Chester, comments on Lord John Russell, Liberal Prime Minister, serving Pudding (franchise reform) before Meat (redistribution of seats, held by Gladstone in the background). The only Conservative MP in the room, Benjamin Disraeli, finds it amusing. Date: 1866
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1866 Chester Comment Conservative Electoral Franchise Gladstone Grosvenor Liberal Meat Minister Prime Pudding Reform Russell Satirical Seats Serving 1860s
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This intriguing political cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Pudding Before Meat" by Earl Grosvenor, offers a satirical commentary on the debates surrounding electoral reform in 1860s Britain. The scene is set in a grand dining room, where Liberal Prime Minister, John Russell, is seen serving pudding (franchise reform) to guests before the main course of meat (redistribution of seats). The background figure of Gladstone, a prominent Liberal and former Prime Minister, looks on with a disapproving expression. Russell's unexpected move to address franchise reform before redistribution of seats was a contentious issue at the time, as many believed that the redistribution of seats was a more pressing matter. Earl Grosvenor, the Liberal MP for Chester, cleverly uses the metaphor of serving pudding before meat to highlight this controversy. The only Conservative MP in the room, Benjamin Disraeli, finds the situation amusing, as indicated by his smirk and the cane he is leaning on. Disraeli, known for his wit and political acumen, would go on to become Prime Minister himself in 1868. This cartoon, published in 1866, reflects the complex political landscape of Victorian Britain and the ongoing debates surrounding electoral reform. The use of satire and metaphor adds an intriguing layer to the historical record, providing insight into the perspectives and attitudes of the time.
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