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Why did the Liberal Government place such emphasis on attacking the problem of poverty in the years between 1906-1911?
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Lizzie Godsill 31 October 2003 Why did the Liberal Government place such emphasis on attacking the problem of poverty in the years between 1906-1911? The Liberal government came into power in 1906 after 10 years of Conservative rule. The Conservative Government, lead by Balfour, was dominated by the upper class and they held a large majority of upper class votes across Britain. Not until very late in to the Conservative's rule did they try to do much for poverty in Britain. Chamberlain's Tariff Reform programme was set on improving the national economy which would have directly improved the life style of the working class if it had worked. Balfour was extremely indecisive about this issue and the only work done was by the Royal Commission. The lack of work and support by the Conservatives left the working class in a state of abject poverty and it was the Liberals' job to...
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