Gladstone Vs Disraeli

• 1866


  Gladstone becomes leader of the liberal party
• William Gladstone

  • renowned for strong moral principles
  • evangelical
  • believed in individual liberty
  • believed in equality of opportunity
  • keen admiration for Robert Peel
• “Peace, Retrenchment, Reform” 


  Gladstone’s catchphrase- became the baseline of all Tory Policies and for Gladstonian Liberalism
• Gladstone’s Ideology

  • peace with other nations would allow for trade and industry to develop unhindered
  • wanted to abolish income tax as it restricted the freedom people had over their own money
  • wanted to cut government expenditure
  • wanted to change laws and policies that were seen to reduce people’s free will.
• 1868

  Gladstone becomes Prime Minister
• Gladstone’s Reforms

  • principles of administrative efficiency
  • cut back on government spending to pursue Free Trade
  • promoted freedom of the individual
• Which different political groups made up the Liberal Party?

  Peelites, Liberals, Radicals and Whigs
• Gladstone’s views on religion 


  He viewed politics and religion went hand in hand and his policies were guided by a need to be morally right
• 1874 Election

  Firm Victory for the Conservatives
• Reason why Gladstone was voted out

  • alienated middle class voters who voted for him
  • voter worried about militant working class
• 1874


  Disraeli becomes PM
• 1880


  Gladstone returns as PM
• Reasons why education needed to be reformed:

  • increased technological and scientific advances required an educated workforce
  • Britain needed an educated electorate after the extension of the franchise
  • would contribute to the development of a meritocracy
  • workers Would become more efficient and aid Britain in international competitiveness.
• Forster‘s Education Act 


  1870
• Forster’s Education Act

  • provision for elementary schools to be set up across the country
  • indicated a move away from Laissez Faire in government social legislation
  • acknowledged the role or the state in educating its children
• 1870


  Civil Service Act
• 1870


  Married Women’s Property Act
• 1871


  Cardwell’s Army Reform
• 1871


  Trade Union Act
• 1871


  Criminal Law Amendment Act
• 1872


  Public Health Act
• 1872


  Licensing Act
• 1873 


  Judicature Act
• 1875


  Artisan’s Dwelling Act
• 1875


  Public Health Act
• 1875


  Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act
• Cardwell’s Army Reform 


  Introduced a meritocracy into the army. People were promoted based on talent over connections
• Judicature Act 


  Introduced a meritocracy into the judicial system
• Civil Service Act


  Introduced the principle of entry by competitive examination was established. Brought in young candidates and provided them with a comfortable standard of living and good job prospects