National Government (1935–1937)
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The National Government of 1935–1937 was formed by Stanley Baldwin on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George V, following the resignation of Ramsay MacDonald in June 1935.
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National Government | |
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3rd National Government of the United Kingdom | |
1935–1937 | |
Date formed | 7 June 1935 (1935-06-07) |
Date dissolved | 28 May 1937 (1937-05-28) |
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Monarch |
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Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
Total no. of members | 109 appointments |
Member parties | |
Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) 428 / 615 (70%)
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Opposition party | Labour Party |
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History | |
Election(s) | 1935 general election |
Legislature term(s) | |
Predecessor | Second National Government |
Successor | Fourth National Government |
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As a National Government it contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberal Nationals and National Labour, as well as a number of individuals who belonged to no political party. The Government oversaw the Edward VIII abdication crisis and three monarchs in 1936. In May 1937, Baldwin resigned and was replaced as Prime Minister by Neville Chamberlain.