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Prime Minister Asquith - Commons Home Rule Bill debate
Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith (1852 - 1928), replying to Mr Walter Longs Amendment Speech in the House of Commons, declaring that it would be disasterous to proceed with the Home Rule Bill until it had been submitted to the Country. Date: 1914
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Prime Minister Asquith Delivers a Disasterous Response to Long's Amendment in the Commons Home Rule Bill Debate (February 1914) This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Commons Home Rule Bill debate of February 1914. Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), a prominent Liberal politician and statesman, is seen responding to Mr Walter Long's amendment speech, declaring that it would be disastrous to proceed with the Home Rule Bill until it had been submitted to the country. Asquith, dressed in formal attire, is shown leaning forward in his chair, his gaze fixed intently on Long, who stands at the dispatch box, speaking to the House. The intensity of the debate is palpable, with Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the aisle, dressed in their distinctive red and green party colors, intently listening to the exchange. The Home Rule Bill, which aimed to grant self-government to Ireland, was a highly contentious issue that had sparked intense political debate and even violence in the streets. Asquith's decision to press ahead with the bill despite widespread opposition was a bold move that would ultimately prove to be a turning point in his political career. This photograph, taken in the heart of the House of Commons, offers a glimpse into the political machinations of the time and the passionate debates that shaped the future of Ireland and the United Kingdom. With its striking composition and historical significance, it is a powerful reminder of the importance of political discourse and the role of parliamentary democracy in shaping the course of history.
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