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First Salisbury ministry
Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom (HM Government, 1901-1952).svg
Caretaker government of the United Kingdom
1885–1886
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury by George Frederic Watts.jpg
Salisbury (1882)
Date formed 23 June 1885 (1885-06-23)
Date dissolved 28 January 1886 (1886-01-28)
People and organisations
Monarch Victoria
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury
Total no. of members 70 appointments
Member party Conservative Party
Status in legislature
Minority
dependent on IPP support
Opposition party Liberal Party
Opposition leaders
History
Outgoing election 1885 general election
Legislature term(s)
  • 22nd UK Parliament
  • 23rd UK Parliament
    lost a vote of confidence
Predecessor Second Gladstone ministry
Successor Third Gladstone ministry

In June 1885, Lord Salisbury became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was chosen by Queen Victoria to lead the country. His government was a "caretaker government," which means it was a temporary government. It took over after William Ewart Gladstone stepped down. Lord Salisbury's government lasted for just over seven months.

Salisbury's Government Team

A government's cabinet is a group of the most important ministers. These ministers help the Prime Minister make big decisions for the country. Lord Salisbury's cabinet included several key roles.

Key Roles in the Cabinet

Changes in the Cabinet

During its short time, Salisbury's government saw a few changes in who held which job.

How the Government Ended

Lord Salisbury's government was a minority government. This means his party did not have the most seats in Parliament. They needed support from other parties, especially the Irish Parliamentary Party. In January 1886, the government lost a vote in Parliament. This meant they no longer had enough support to govern, and Lord Salisbury had to resign. William Ewart Gladstone then became Prime Minister again.

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