David Lloyd George in United Kingdom

David Lloyd George History

Liberal politician and Prime Minister. As Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1909 he forced through the ‘People’s Budget’ introducing Old Age Pensioners (OAPs). As Munitions Minister in 1915 helped to solve the shortage of shells. Became Prime Minister in 1916 and played a crucial part in the Paris Peace Settlement of 1919.

History of the 1st Lord Lloyd George of Dwyfor (1863-1945), earlier David Lloyd George

The following commentary about 1st Lord Lloyd George of Dwyfor (1863-1945), earlier David Lloyd George in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician. Prime Minister during the second half of the First World War and at the Paris Peace Conference.

Elected Liberal MP for Carnarvon in 1890. Served as President of the Board of Trade (1905-1908), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1908-1915), Minister of Munitions (1915-1916), Secretary of State for War (1916), and Prime Minister (1916-1922).