Home Rulers shouting in the House of Commons
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Home Rulers shouting in the House of Commons
Home Rulers with raised hands shouting Privilege in the House of Commons. The Home Rule movement, led by Charles Parnell, sought to re-establish an Irish parliament responsible for internal affairs. Gladstone supported Irish Home Rule but his Irish Home Rule Bill was defeated first by the House of Commons and then subsequently by the House of Lords after three attempts
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12th 1881 Affairs Attempts Bill Commons Defeated Establish Gladstone Internal Movement Parliament Parnell Raised Responsible Rule Rulers Shouting Sought Subsequently Supported
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This powerful illustration captures the intensity of the Home Rule debate in the House of Commons during the late 19th century. The Home Rule movement, led by Charles Stewart Parnell, is depicted here with raised hands, passionately shouting the word "Privilege," as they sought to re-establish an Irish parliament responsible for internal affairs. The movement gained significant momentum under Parnell's leadership, with Prime Minister Gladstone's support for Irish Home Rule adding fuel to the cause. The illustration dates back to February 1881, during the first reading of Gladstone's Home Rule Bill in the House of Commons. Despite the bill's initial success in the Commons, it was ultimately defeated, marking the first of three failed attempts to pass the legislation. The bill faced strong opposition in the House of Lords, which was dominated by unionist peers who opposed Irish self-governance. The scene in this illustration is a pivotal moment in Irish and British history, as the Home Rule movement represented a significant shift in the political landscape of the time. The movement sought to challenge the long-standing power dynamics between Ireland and Great Britain, and the debates in the House of Commons were a reflection of the deep-rooted tensions and passions that defined the period. This historical illustration, from the pages of Illustrated London News, provides a fascinating glimpse into the political turmoil of the time and the intensity of the debates surrounding Irish Home Rule. The raised hands of the Home Rulers in this image serve as a powerful reminder of the passion and determination that drove the movement forward, despite the many challenges and setbacks it faced.
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