Second MacDonald ministry
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This article is about the second ministry led by Ramsay MacDonald. For other uses, see Macdonald ministry.
The second MacDonald ministry was formed by Ramsay MacDonald on his reappointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom by King George V on 5 June 1929. It was only the second time the Labour Party had formed a government; the first MacDonald ministry held office in 1924.
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Second MacDonald ministry | |
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1929–1931 | |
Date formed | 5 June 1929 (1929-06-05) |
Date dissolved | 24 August 1931 (1931-08-24) |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Prime Minister's history | 1929–1935 |
Deputy Prime Minister | [note 1] |
Total no. of members | 86 appointments |
Member party | Labour Party |
Status in legislature | 287 / 615 (47%) |
Opposition party | Conservative Party |
Opposition leaders |
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History | |
Election | 1929 general election |
Legislature terms | 35th UK Parliament |
Predecessor | Second Baldwin ministry |
Successor | First National Government |
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