Episode 2 of 2
Peel's Resignation
- When
- 8 April 1835
- Where
- Parliament
Sir Robert Peel resigned as Prime Minister on 8 April 1835 following a parliamentary defeat regarding Church of Ireland revenues.
On 7 April 1835, Whig MP Ralph Bernal brought forward a report critical of Peel's administration of Church of Ireland revenues. This loss led to Peel's resignation the following day, on 8 April 1835, ending his short-lived first ministry.
Sources
- Robert Peel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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