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PARNELL REMOVED / 1881
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PARNELL REMOVED / 1881
By order of the Speaker, Charles Stewart Parnell is removed from the Commons by the sergeant-at-arms for obstruction. Date: 3 February 1881
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1881 Commons Obstruction Order Parliament Parnell Removed Sergeant Speaker Stewart
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This striking photograph captures a pivotal moment in the political history of 19th century Britain: the forcible removal of Charles Stewart Parnell from the House of Commons on 3 February 1881. The Irish nationalist leader, who had been a member of Parliament since 1875, was expelled from the House following a heated debate on the issue of Irish land tenure and the role of the Irish Parliamentary Party. In the image, Parnell, dressed in a dark suit and wearing a top hat, can be seen standing in the middle of the chamber, surrounded by a sea of parliamentarians. The Speaker of the House, presiding over the scene, has given the order for Parnell's removal, and the sergeant-at-arms, a tall, imposing figure in red uniform, moves in to execute the order. Parnell's supporters, including some members of the House, can be seen trying to intervene, creating a chaotic scene. The expulsion of Parnell from the House of Commons was a significant turning point in the Irish Home Rule movement, which aimed to grant self-governance to Ireland. It marked the end of Parnell's political career in the House and led to a deepening of the divide between Irish nationalists and the British government. The incident also highlighted the tense and often violent political climate of the time, with many Irish nationalists seeing the expulsion as an unjustified attack on their leader and their cause. This photograph provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in British parliamentary history, capturing the drama and intensity of political debate and the consequences of political disagreement.
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