Joseph Chamberlain becomes leader of the Liberal Unionists in the
Commons, after their previous leader Spencer Cavendish, Lord
Hartington, succeeds to the dukedom of Devonshire and moves to the
House of Lords.
Citation:
Editors. "Joseph Chamberlain becomes Commons leader of Liberal Unionists".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
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