International Agreement at London
Persuades Germany to sign for fresh agreements on peace & reparaions
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
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James Ramsey MacDonald Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow James Ramsey MacDonald through 89 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Ramsey MacDonald, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1924–1931Years on this page
1924
Plan-Dawes
Hosts a Conference to discuss the implementation of the Dawes Plan
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Dawes Plan
The French agree to the Dawes Plan
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Diplomatic Plan at London
Britain recognozes the Soviet Government & makes plans for a loan
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Election
The Zinoviev letter published by the Daily Mail loses the Labour Party the election. After election week the Zinoviev letter is shown to be a forgery
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Reform of Electricity Supply
A Cabinet Committee proposes a national grid
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Resignation of James Ramsey MacDonald
Liberals & Conservatives vote against the Government on a "Workers Weekly" article
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Zinoviev Letter
The Zinoviev letter published by the Daily Mail loses the Labour Party the election. An alleged letter from Zinoviev calls for Labour Party communists to revolt. After election week the Zinoviev letter is shown to be a forgery
Role range: 1924-1924 – 1924-1924
Election
The Labour Party wins 33.3% of votes cast & 151 MPs
Role range: 1922-1931
1929
Government
MacDonald forms the new Labour Government
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Election
Labour wins 37.1% of votes cast & 287 MPs
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Rebellion of Rebels in Palestine
British troops restore order in Palestine
Role range: 1929-1931
Britain & Russia resume diplomatic relations
Britain & Russia resume diplomatic relations
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Agreement on Complete parity in all naval vessels
The USA & Great Britain sign an agreement for complete parity in all naval vessels
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Armament
The USA & Great Britain sign an agreement for complete parity in all naval vessels
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
1930
Conference of London
Opens the London conference on naval disarmament
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Conference of London
The tonnage ratio for US, British & Japanese cruiser fleets will be 10:10:7. The resolutions of the Washington conference of 1922 are reinforced
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Economy of Great Britain
Unemployment reaches 2,000,000
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Conference of London
The Irish demand independence
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Conference of Imperial
Opening day of the Imperial Conference
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Independence of Great Britain
Recommends an end to Jewish immigration into Palestine in the Passfield White Paper
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Independence of Palestine
Recommends an end to Jewish immigration into Palestine in the Passfield White Paper
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Passfield White Paper
Recommends an end to Jewish immigration into Palestine in the Passfield White Paper
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Conference of Round Table
A conference on India opens in London
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Conference of Imperial
Concluding day, agrees on the nature of Dominion status
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
1931
Economy of Great Britain
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Government Report
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Report
The May Report announces a budget deficit of 120 million pounds
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Economy of Great Britain
The Cabinet splits over the need for economy cuts
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Economy of Great Britain
Resigns to head a National Coalition Government & seek general financial confidence
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Resignation of James Ramsey MacDonald
Resigns in order to head a National Coalition Government to seek financial confidence
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1929-1931
Government
George V asks MacDonald to form a National Government
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain 3rd term
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Election
Conservative 470, Labour 52, Liberals 33 & others 5 seats. A victory for the National Government. 554 seats for the national Government, 470 Tories & 52 Labour
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Independence of British Dominions
The Statute of Westminster provides for a course of independence for the Dominions
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Independence of Great Britain
The Statute of Westminster provides for a course of independence for the Dominions
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Resignation of James Ramsey MacDonald
The Cabinet is split over MacDonalds cuts in employment benefit
Role range: 1929-1931 – 1931-1935
Election
The election takes place during a run on the pound & divisions over expenditure cuts. Calls an election to ask for a "doctors mandate" for the National Government
Role range: 1931-1935 – 1931-1935
Records, sources and methodology
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