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Liberal Reforms 1906-1914Reducing poverty

In 1906 to 1914 the Liberal Government passed reforms to help reduce poverty. Legislation included the introduction of old age pensions, free school meals, National Insurance and labour exchanges.

Part of HistoryThe making of modern Britain (1880-1951)

Reducing poverty

Between 1906 when the Liberal Party won the General Election through until 1914, the Liberal Government passed a number of reforms to try to reduce poverty.

The reforms aimed to help the following people:

  • the young
  • the old
  • the sick
  • the unemployed
  • the working class

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