To what extent was the relatively meagre amount of reform in Gladstone's Second Ministry a consequence of the many problems that beset the Liberal Ministers?
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To what extent was the relatively meagre amount of reform in Gladstone's Second Ministry a consequence of the many problems that beset the Liberal Ministers? The main reason for the limited reform in Gladstone's second Ministry can be put down to the problems within the Liberal party itself. The lack of unity and coherent theme was down to the clash of personalities within party members. They had no definite programme and tried to base their policies on, 'Liberalism' A constant battle emerged between the Whigs and Radicals of the party and Gladstone is said to have been the cement of his party. Gladstone was trying to maintain his party as well as trying to run the country. This was hard enough as it is but his interest and involvement with Ireland didn't help matters and in the end was what led to him retiring from politics In theory the Liberal party was...


