Episode 2 of 4
Liberal Victory
- When
- 31 March–27 April 1880
- Where
- United Kingdom
The Liberals defeated Disraeli's Conservatives in the general election held from 31 March to 27 April 1880.
The election was held from 31 March to 27 April 1880. Despite Conservative hopes buoyed by early 1880 by-election successes, the Liberals won. Gladstone’s popularity among the working class contributed to the victory. The free trade system and the poor 1879 harvest exacerbated economic difficulties, influencing the political landscape.
Sources
- 1880 United Kingdom general election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-23
- Benjamin Disraeli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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