Episode 2 of 3

Government of Ireland Bill 1893

When
1893
Where
United Kingdom
Part of
Gladstone forms his fourth ministry

The Government of Ireland Bill 1893 passed the Commons but was defeated in the House of Lords.

The bill passed through the Commons but was defeated by a wide margin in the House of Lords. This legislative failure was a key factor in the government's eventual dissolution.

Sources

  1. William Ewart Gladstone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Liberal government, 1892–1895 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04

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