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Cartoon, A Surprising Success (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Surprising Success -- John Bull congratulates Lord Derby, Conservative Prime Minister, on his success in winning the Reform Stakes, using horseracing as a metaphor for electoral reform. Bull didn t think it would be possible. Derbys political colleague, Benjamin Disraeli, can be seen in the background, as a jockey riding a horse from Derbys Stables. The Liberal Party had tried to bring in reform when they were in government, without success, leaving the field open to the incoming Conservative government. Date: 1867
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In this satirical cartoon from 1867, titled "Cartoon, A Surprising Success: John Bull Congratulates Lord Derby on Winning the Reform Stakes," the horse racing metaphor is used to illustrate the unexpected triumph of Conservative Prime Minister, Albert Edward, 12th Earl of Derby, in passing the Reform Act. The cartoon depicts John Bull, a symbol of the English common man, extending his hand in congratulations to Derby, who stands triumphantly at the finish line, holding the Reform Stakes trophy. Derby's political ally, Benjamin Disraeli, rides a horse from Derby's stables in the background, representing the Tory party's successful strategy in implementing electoral reform. The Liberal Party, who had previously attempted to bring about reform during their tenure in government, is absent from the scene, leaving the field open for the Conservatives. This cartoon satirically comments on the power shift in British politics and the unexpected increase in the electoral franchise, which was a significant development in the Victorian era. The Reform Act of 1867 expanded the voting rights to include the urban working class and some rural areas, marking a turning point in the democratic process and the balance of power between the two major political parties.
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