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Crowds waiting to hear about the Peoples Budget 1909, (1947). Creator: Unknown
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Crowds waiting to hear about the Peoples Budget 1909, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Crowds outside the Daily Graphic offices in the Strand, waiting to hear about the Peoples Budget 1909, (1947). People outside the office of the " Daily Graphic" newspaper in the City of London, waiting for news of the Peoples Budget in which Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George had proposed the introduction of a land tax. The new tax would have had a major effect on large landowners, and was opposed by the Conservative opposition, many of whom were large landowners themselves. The House of Lords rejected the Budget, which led in turn to the passing of the The Parliament Act of 1911, which asserted the supremacy of the House of Commons by limiting the legislation-blocking powers of the House of Lords. From " The Saturday Book", Seventh Year, edited by Leonard Russell. [Hutchinson, St. Albans, 1947]
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The print captures a moment in history when the city of London was abuzz with anticipation. Crowds gather outside the Daily Graphic offices on the Strand, eagerly waiting for news about the Peoples Budget of 1909. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and curiosity as people from all walks of life come together to hear Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George's proposed land tax. This new tax would have had far-reaching implications, particularly for large landowners who stood to be greatly affected. Unsurprisingly, it faced staunch opposition from conservative politicians, many of whom were themselves prominent landowners. The rejection of the budget by the House of Lords ultimately led to significant political changes. The Parliament Act of 1911 emerged as a result, asserting the supremacy of the House of Commons by limiting legislation-blocking powers held by the House of Lords. This pivotal moment in British politics marked a shift towards greater democratic control over financial matters and solidified Lloyd George's place in history. In this image captured in 1947, we see men gathered along an avenue leading up to the office building. Their faces reflect both hope and skepticism as they await news that could potentially reshape their lives and society at large. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly mundane moments can hold immense historical significance.
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