In the 1892 general election, the Conservative Party, led by

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, won the most seats but not an overall majority. As a result,

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formed a

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that relied upon

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support. On 3 March 1894, Gladstone resigned over the rejection of his Home Rule Bill and

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succeeded him. __TOC__

Cabinets

Fourth Gladstone ministry

Rosebery ministry

Changes

*May 1894 – James Bryce succeeds A. J. Mundella at the Board of Trade. Lord Tweedmouth succeeds Bryce at the Duchy of Lancaster, remaining also Lord Privy Seal.

List of ministers

Cabinet members are listed in bold face. ;Notes

References

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