1. Political developments 1922 - 1929
The years 1922 to 1929 saw dramatic swings in the fortunes of the Liberal and Labour Party, and the continued success of the Conservative party. What were the fortunes of the major parties in the 1920s? The end of the coalition in 1922 led to three elections in quick succession. The first election after the end of the coalition, in 1922, was won by the Conservatives led by Bonar Law. However, Bonar Law was forced to...