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Dissolution of Parliament
- When
- 26 June 1886
- Where
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament was dissolved on 26 June 1886 following the defeat of the bill, leading to a general election.
The dissolution occurred shortly after the bill's defeat. The 1886 United Kingdom general election was called as a result of the political fallout from the bill's failure and the resignation of Liberal figures.
Sources
- Government of Ireland Bill 1886 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18
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