Khaki Election: Lloyd George Coalition Landslide Victory Post-WWI'

The United Kingdom held an election following the end of World War I, known as the 'Khaki Election.' This election is noteworthy due to the coalition government led by British Prime Minister David Lloyd George achieving a significant victory. The coalition government primarily consisted of the Liberal Party, led by Lloyd George, and the Conservative Party. The election campaign focused heavily on issues related to the peace settlement following World War I and the nation's recovery in the post-war era. This was the first general election in which a significant number of soldiers were able to vote, as soldiers had been given the right to vote as part of their service. The election saw an extension of the franchise to women over the age of 30 and all men over the age of 21, dramatically increasing the electorate from around 8 million to 21 million eligible voters. Lloyd George's coalition won landslide support with a strategy that promised stability and reconstruction. His campaign was effectively tailored to the war-weary public, who viewed him as a hero of the First World War due to his leadership during the conflict. The coalition secured 525 out of 707 seats in the House of Commons. Lloyd George himself won substantial support, while prominent Conservative politicians like Andrew Bonar Law played key roles in the coalition's success. This election marked a pivotal moment in British political history, as it underscored the public's desire for a leader committed to peace and effective reconstruction policies following the devastation of war. The victory allowed Lloyd George to influence the post-war settlement and initiate policies aimed at rebuilding the United Kingdom's economy and society. The 'Khaki Election' exemplifies how wartime leadership and post-war promises can shape electoral outcomes. #BritishPolitics #DavidLloydGeorge #WorldWarI #PostWarRecovery #ElectionVictory #UKHistory #MoofLife