Why was a National Government formed in 1931

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  • Why was a national government formed in Aug 1931?
    • Labour incapable of dealing with causes and impact of Great Depression
    • First time Gb ever had to deal with such an econ crisis, therefore politically seemed like a Coalition best way to tackle problems
    • RMD lost confidence in own party, needed freedom to take action outside of interests of working class + TUs
    • Cons and Libs willing to work with RMD + made offers to do so b/w 1929-31
    • King George V played role, saw depression as national crisis comparable to war, favoured a GOV with national unity to solve
    • Public opinion supported coalition- GE majority. Most accepted need for cuts to stay 'on gold' and avoid inflation as a consequence of coming off gold

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