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Cartoon, The Futurist (House of Lords reform)
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Cartoon, The Futurist (House of Lords reform)
Cartoon, The Futurist -- Bonar Law and Asquith on the failure to reform the House of Lords. Date: 1913
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Asquith Bonar Failure Frame Future Futurist Lords Parliament Reform
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This thought-provoking cartoon, titled "The Futurist: Bonar Law and Asquith on the Failure to Reform the House of Lords," is a poignant commentary on the political turmoil surrounding the long-standing issue of House of Lords reform in early 20th century Britain. Drawn in 1913, during the tenure of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and his Liberal government, the cartoon depicts two prominent political figures, Bonar Law and Asquith, sitting in a dilapidated frame labeled "House of Lords," with a futuristic clock ticking ominously in the background. The cartoonist satirically portrays Bonar Law, the future Conservative Prime Minister, as a progressive and forward-thinking figure, while Asquith, the sitting Liberal Prime Minister, appears out of touch and complacent. The caption reads, "The Futurist: Bonar Law and Asquith on the Failure to Reform the House of Lords," emphasizing the urgency and importance of addressing the outdated and inefficient structure of the House of Lords. The cartoon reflects the growing frustration and dissatisfaction with the House of Lords, which was seen as an obstacle to progressive legislation and democratic reform. The issue of House of Lords reform had been a contentious one since the turn of the century, with various attempts to modernize the institution failing to gain traction. The cartoon serves as a powerful reminder of the political debates and tensions that characterized the 1910s in Britain and the ongoing struggle for parliamentary and political reform.
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