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	Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.		Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.

	~~== Anecdotal Information for Fans of Modernist Literature ==~~
	~~The anonymous Prime Minister who appears briefly at Clarissa Dalloway's party one Wednesday in June 1924 (in Virginia Woolf's novel ''Mrs Dalloway'') is Stanley Baldwin.~~


	== Further Links and Reading ==		== Further Links and Reading ==

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	Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.		Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.

			== Anecdotal Information for Fans of Modernist Literature ==
			The anonymous Prime Minister who appears briefly at Clarissa Dalloway's party one Wednesday in June 1924 (in Virginia Woolf's novel ''Mrs Dalloway'') is Stanley Baldwin.

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	Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[British Conservative Party]]. He was elected three times for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part at the abdication of [[Edward VIII]].		Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[Tories\|British Conservative Party]]. He was elected three times for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part at the abdication of [[Edward VIII]].

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	His new cabinet offered now a lot of politicians who were always connected with the Liberal David Lloyd George who Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer was Winston Churchill.		His new cabinet offered now a lot of politicians who were always connected with the Liberal David Lloyd George who Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer was Winston Churchill.
	Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce a ~~law~~ which ~~led~~ to the ~~fact that~~ the ~~state gained~~ a lot ~~more money than before [how? please specify]~~.		Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce the [[Electricity Supply Act]] 1926. This act standardised the British electricity supply to 132 kilovolts and 50 hertz. Until this year Britain was provided with electricity by a lot of different electricity supply companies which operated at different voltages and frequencies. That is why each household was dependent on one special electricity supply company.
			With the introduction of the standardised electricity supply every household received AC electricity which became entended to a nationwide level in 1933.
			The whole conversion of electricity was surveilled by the [[Central Electricity Board]] which became a state monopoly half-financed by the government and half-financed by local companies. Due to the monopoly status no competition could take place among electricity supply companies and therefore prices were set arbitrarily. Additionally costs decreased and consequently the Board's profits increased and thus Stanley Baldwin earned a lot from this development.

	In 1929 new general elections took place and this time it was the Labour Party who won the majority. Again, Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.		In 1929 new general elections took place and this time it was the Labour Party who won the majority. Again, Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.

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	BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>		BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>

	Williamson, Philip, ''Stanley Baldwin: Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge: ~~[publishing house??]~~, 2007.		Williamson, Philip, ''Stanley Baldwin: Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007.

	Wiliamson, Philip; Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge: ~~[publishing house??]~~, 2004.		Wiliamson, Philip; Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004.

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	Baldwin accepted the affair between Edward VIII and [[Wallis Simpson]] until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry he. Baldwin and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept Wallis Simpson as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking Edward VIII chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry Wallis Simpson in France in 1937.		During the [[Abdication Crisis]] in 1936, Baldwin accepted the affair between Edward VIII and [[Wallis Simpson]] until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry he. Baldwin and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept Wallis Simpson as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking Edward VIII chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry Wallis Simpson in France in 1937.

	Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.		Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.

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	BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>		BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>

	Williamson, Philip, Stanley Baldwin: ''Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge, 2007.		Williamson, Philip, ''Stanley Baldwin: Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge, 2007.

	Wiliamson, Philip ~~and~~ Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge, 2004.		Wiliamson, Philip; Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge, 2004.

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	During Baldwin's time in office [[Edward VIII]] was the king of the United Kingdom. One day [[Edward VIII]] started an affair with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American woman, who was not of noble origin. Moreover she was divorced twice.		During Baldwin's time in office [[Edward VIII]] was the king of the United Kingdom. One day [[Edward VIII]] started an affair with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American woman, who was not of noble origin. Moreover she was divorced twice.
	Baldwin accepted the affair until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry Mrs Simpson. He and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept [[Wallis Simpson]] as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking [[Edward VIII]] chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry [[~~Walls~~ Simpson]], his big love, in France in 1937.		Baldwin accepted the affair until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry Mrs Simpson. He and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept [[Wallis Simpson]] as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking [[Edward VIII]] chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry [[Wallis Simpson]], his big love, in France in 1937.

	Stanley Baldwin hoped that [[Edward VIII]] would never abdicate the British throne and that is why he was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.		Stanley Baldwin hoped that [[Edward VIII]] would never abdicate the British throne and that is why he was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.

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	Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[Tories\|British Conservative Party]]. ~~He was elected three~~ times ~~for the~~ Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part at the abdication of [[Edward VIII]].		Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[Tories\|British Conservative Party]]. Three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part in the abdication of [[Edward VIII]].


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	He did his task so well that in 1920 Baldwin was appointed to the Privy Council and one year later he received the title President of the Board of Trade.		He did his task so well that in 1920 Baldwin was appointed to the Privy Council and one year later he received the title President of the Board of Trade.

	In 1922 the Conservative Party decided to form a coalition with the Liberal party under [[David Lloyd George]]. Soon however a lot of party members were no longer satisfied with this coalition, among them Stanley Baldwin. At a meeting of the Conservative MPs Baldwin publicly expressed his own point of view and insulted Lloyd George. The party decided to dissolve the coalition although a lot of party leaders were not satisfied with this decision. From this moment on party leader Bonar Law needed ~~a few~~ new ministers for his cabinet and at once it became clear that Stanley Baldwin became the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.		In 1922 the Conservative Party decided to form a coalition with the Liberal party under [[David Lloyd George]]. Soon, however, a lot of party members were no longer satisfied with this coalition, among them Stanley Baldwin. At a meeting of the Conservative MPs Baldwin publicly expressed his own point of view and insulted Lloyd George. The party decided to dissolve the coalition although a lot of party leaders were not satisfied with this decision. From this moment on party leader Bonar Law needed new ministers for his cabinet and at once it became clear that Stanley Baldwin became the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
	1922 a new general election took place in which the Conservative Party received the majority of the votes.		1922 a new general election took place in which the Conservative Party received the majority of the votes.

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	In 1923 it became known that the Conservative leader Bonar Law suffered from cancer~~. He~~ had to retire at once. ~~His retirement~~ was a big problem for the Conservative Party as it needed a new leader as quickly as possible.		In 1923 it became known that the Conservative leader Bonar Law suffered from cancer and had to retire at once. This was a big problem for the Conservative Party as it needed a new leader as quickly as possible.
	[[George V\|King George V]] suggested that Stanley Baldwin should succeed Bonar Law. As at this point of time Baldwin still held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer it was necessary to find a new one who would be able to fulfill this position. After some disappointment about some rejections Baldwin appointed [[Neville Chamberlain]] as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. Baldwin himself was now able to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.		[[George V\|King George V]] suggested that Stanley Baldwin should succeed Bonar Law. As at this point of time Baldwin still held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer it was necessary to find a new one who would be able to fulfill this position. After some disappointment about some rejections Baldwin appointed [[Neville Chamberlain]] as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. Baldwin himself was now able to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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	In October 1924 new general elections took place and Baldwin managed to improve the reputation of his party in such a way that it received the majority in the [[House of Commons]] again.		In October 1924 new general elections took place and Baldwin managed to improve the reputation of his party in such a way that it received the majority in the [[House of Commons]] again. His new cabinet included many politicians connected to the Liberal David Lloyd George whom Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer was [[Winston Churchill]].

	His new cabinet ~~offered now a lot of~~ politicians ~~who were always~~ connected ~~with~~ the Liberal David Lloyd George ~~who~~ Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer was Winston Churchill.
	Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce the [[Electricity Supply Act]] 1926. This act standardised the British electricity supply to 132 kilovolts and 50 hertz. Until this year Britain was provided with electricity by a lot of different electricity supply companies which operated at different voltages and frequencies. That is why each household was dependent on one special electricity supply company.		Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce the [[Electricity Supply Act]] 1926. This act standardised the British electricity supply to 132 kilovolts and 50 hertz. Until this year Britain was provided with electricity by a lot of different electricity supply companies which operated at different voltages and frequencies. That is why each household was dependent on one special electricity supply company.
	With the introduction of the standardised electricity supply every household received AC electricity which became ~~entended~~ to a nationwide level in 1933.		With the introduction of the standardised electricity supply every household received AC electricity which became intended to a nationwide level in 1933.
	The whole conversion of electricity was surveilled by the [[Central Electricity Board]] which became a state monopoly half-financed by the government and half-financed by local companies. Due to the monopoly status no competition could take place among electricity supply companies and therefore prices were set arbitrarily. Additionally costs decreased and consequently the Board's profits increased and thus Stanley Baldwin earned a lot from this development.		The whole conversion of electricity was surveilled by the [[Central Electricity Board]] which became a state monopoly half-financed by the government and half-financed by local companies. Due to the monopoly status no competition could take place among electricity supply companies and therefore prices were set arbitrarily. Additionally costs decreased and consequently the Board's profits increased and thus Stanley Baldwin earned a lot from this development.

	In 1929 new general elections took place and this time it was the Labour Party ~~who~~ won the majority. Again, Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.		In 1929 new general elections took place and this time it was the Labour Party which won the majority. Again, Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.


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	In 1935 it was the Conservative Party that convinced British people and that is why it received the majority within parliament. From this moment on Stanley Baldwin gained back his position as Prime Minister.		In 1935 it was the Conservative Party that convinced British people and that is why it received the majority within parliament. From this moment on Stanley Baldwin gained back his position as Prime Minister.
	In Germany Hitler was accepted as leader of the country and it soon became clear that he was willing to wage wars to get more power. At the beginning Stanley Baldwin was not willing to improve the military equipment of the British forces as he explained "the bomber will always get through"~~. Source:~~ <http://www.number10.gov.uk/history-and-tour/prime-ministers-in-history/stanley-baldwin>		In Germany Hitler was accepted as leader of the country and it soon became clear that he was willing to wage wars to get more power. At the beginning Stanley Baldwin was not willing to improve the military equipment of the British forces as he explained "the bomber will always get through" (<http://www.number10.gov.uk/history-and-tour/prime-ministers-in-history/stanley-baldwin>). He preferred to support international disarmament. But when the threat from Germany became stronger and stronger he accepted the cabinet's will and supported the improvement of the British forces. In 1937 Stanley Baldwin retired from work.


	He preferred to support international disarmament.
	But when the threat from Germany became stronger and stronger he accepted the cabinet's will and supported the improvement of the British forces. In 1937 Stanley Baldwin retired from work.


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	During the [[Abdication Crisis]] in 1936, Baldwin accepted the affair between Edward VIII and [[Wallis Simpson]] until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry he. Baldwin and the majority of Parliament ~~was~~ not willing to accept Wallis Simpson as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking Edward VIII chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry Wallis Simpson in France in 1937.		During the [[Abdication Crisis]] in 1936, Baldwin accepted the affair between Edward VIII and [[Wallis Simpson]] until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry her. Baldwin and the majority of Parliament were not willing to accept Wallis Simpson as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking Edward VIII chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry Wallis Simpson in France in 1937.

	Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.		Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.

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	Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[British Conservative Party]]. He was elected three times for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part at the abdication of Edward VIII.		Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley was born on 3rd August 1867 and died on 14th December 1947. He was a member of the [[British Conservative Party]]. He was elected three times for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1923–1924, 1924–1929 and 1935–1937). He became known for his part at the abdication of [[Edward VIII]].


	== ~~His political~~ career ==		== Political career ==


	In 1908 Baldwin’s father died and he decided to succeed him and adopted his position as a Member of Parliament.		In 1908 Baldwin’s father died and he decided to succeed him and adopted his position as a Member of Parliament.
	When the first World War broke out, Stanley received the position as Parliamentary ''Private Secretary'' under the Conservative leader [[Andrew Bonar Law]]. In 1917 he became Financial Secretary to the Treasury. His task was to erase Britain’s war debts. Therefore he encouraged rich people to pay a little obolus. By collecting the amount of money of the volunteers a big sum was gathered with which some debts could be erased. To serve as a model Stanley Baldwin himself donated one fifth of his personal income.		When the first World War broke out, Stanley received the position as Parliamentary Private Secretary under the Conservative leader [[Andrew Bonar Law]]. In 1917 he became Financial Secretary to the Treasury. His task was to erase Britain’s war debts. Therefore he encouraged rich people to pay a little obolus. By collecting the amount of money of the volunteers a big sum was gathered with which some debts could be erased. To serve as a model Stanley Baldwin himself donated one fifth of his personal income.

	He did his task so well that in 1920 Baldwin was appointed Privy Council and one year later he received the title President of the Board of Trade.		He did his task so well that in 1920 Baldwin was appointed to the Privy Council and one year later he received the title President of the Board of Trade.

	In 1922 the Conservative Party decided to form a coalition with the Liberal [[David Lloyd George]]. Soon however a lot of party members were no longer satisfied with this coalition~~. Among~~ them ~~there was~~ Stanley Baldwin ~~as well~~. At a meeting of the Conservative MPs Baldwin publicly expressed his own point of view and insulted ~~''David~~ Lloyd George''. The party decided to dissolve the coalition although a lot of party leaders were not satisfied with this decision. From this moment on party leader Bonar Law needed a few new ministers for his cabinet and at once it became clear that Stanley Baldwin became the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.		In 1922 the Conservative Party decided to form a coalition with the Liberal party under [[David Lloyd George]]. Soon however a lot of party members were no longer satisfied with this coalition, among them Stanley Baldwin. At a meeting of the Conservative MPs Baldwin publicly expressed his own point of view and insulted Lloyd George. The party decided to dissolve the coalition although a lot of party leaders were not satisfied with this decision. From this moment on party leader Bonar Law needed a few new ministers for his cabinet and at once it became clear that Stanley Baldwin became the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
	1922 a new general election took place which ~~led to the fact that~~ the Conservative Party received the majority of the votes.		1922 a new general election took place in which the Conservative Party received the majority of the votes.


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	In 1923 it became known that the Conservative leader Bonar Law suffered from cancer. He had to retire at once. His retirement ~~however~~ was a big problem for the Conservative Party as it needed a new leader as quickly as possible.		In 1923 it became known that the Conservative leader Bonar Law suffered from cancer. He had to retire at once. His retirement was a big problem for the Conservative Party as it needed a new leader as quickly as possible.
	[[King George V]] ~~decided~~ that Stanley Baldwin should succeed Bonar Law. As at this point of time Baldwin still ~~hold~~ the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer it was necessary to find a new one who would be able to ~~fulfil~~ this position. After some disappointment about some rejections Baldwin appointed [[Neville Chamberlain]] as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. Baldwin himself was now able to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.		[[George V\|King George V]] suggested that Stanley Baldwin should succeed Bonar Law. As at this point of time Baldwin still held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer it was necessary to find a new one who would be able to fulfill this position. After some disappointment about some rejections Baldwin appointed [[Neville Chamberlain]] as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. Baldwin himself was now able to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

	Before Baldwin could act freely in his new position he had to fight with Bonar Law’s promise that there would be no introduction of taxes before a new election. As Baldwin was no longer able to keep this promise he was forced to call for a new election in 1923. Thereby he hoped to get a mandate to introduce protectionist tariffs in order to reduce the unemployment rate. The British population however was not willing to support protectionist tariffs and that is why the Conservative Party had to accept an electoral defeat although they had had the majority before the election. In 1924 Stanley Baldwin decided to resign from his office as Prime Minister ~~of the United Kingdom~~. Although he gave up the office of the Prime Minister Baldwin remained the party leader of the Conservatives for the following ten months.		Before Baldwin could act freely in his new position he had to fight with Bonar Law’s promise that there would be no introduction of taxes before a new election. As Baldwin was no longer able to keep this promise he was forced to call for a new election in 1923. Thereby he hoped to get a mandate to introduce protectionist tariffs in order to reduce the unemployment rate. The British population, however, was not willing to support protectionist tariffs and that is why the Conservative Party had to accept an electoral defeat although they had had the majority before the election. In 1924 Stanley Baldwin decided to resign from his office as Prime Minister. Although he gave up the office of the Prime Minister Baldwin remained the party leader of the Conservatives for the following ten months.


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	In October 1924 new general elections took place and Baldwin managed to improve the reputation of his party in such a way that it received the majority in the [[House of Commons]].		In October 1924 new general elections took place and Baldwin managed to improve the reputation of his party in such a way that it received the majority in the [[House of Commons]] again.

	His new cabinet ~~however~~ offered now a lot of politicians who were always connected with the Liberal David Lloyd George who Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer ~~now~~ was Winston Churchill.		His new cabinet offered now a lot of politicians who were always connected with the Liberal David Lloyd George who Baldwin rejected. His new Chancellor of the Exchequer was Winston Churchill.
	Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce a law which led to the fact that the state gained a lot more money than before.		Together with his cabinet Baldwin managed to introduce a law which led to the fact that the state gained a lot more money than before [how? please specify].
	In 1929 new general elections took place and ~~again~~ it was the Labour Party who won the majority ~~within the government~~. Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.		In 1929 new general elections took place and this time it was the Labour Party who won the majority. Again, Stanley Baldwin had to give up his position as Prime Minister.


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	In 1935 it was the Conservative Party that convinced British people and that is why it received the majority within parliament. From this moment on Stanley Baldwin gained back his position as Prime Minister ~~of the United Kingdom~~.		In 1935 it was the Conservative Party that convinced British people and that is why it received the majority within parliament. From this moment on Stanley Baldwin gained back his position as Prime Minister.
	In Germany Hitler was accepted as leader of the country and it soon became clear that he was willing to wage wars to get more power. At the beginning Stanley Baldwin ~~however~~ was not willing to improve the military equipment of the British forces as he explained "the bomber will always get through". Source: <http://www.number10.gov.uk/history-and-tour/prime-ministers-in-history/stanley-baldwin>		In Germany Hitler was accepted as leader of the country and it soon became clear that he was willing to wage wars to get more power. At the beginning Stanley Baldwin was not willing to improve the military equipment of the British forces as he explained "the bomber will always get through". Source: <http://www.number10.gov.uk/history-and-tour/prime-ministers-in-history/stanley-baldwin>


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			Baldwin accepted the affair between Edward VIII and [[Wallis Simpson]] until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry he. Baldwin and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept Wallis Simpson as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking Edward VIII chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry Wallis Simpson in France in 1937.

	During Baldwin's time in office [[Edward VIII]] was the king of the United Kingdom. One day [[Edward VIII]] started an affair with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American woman, who was not of noble origin. Moreover she was divorced twice.		Stanley Baldwin had hoped that Edward VIII would not abdicate and was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.
	Baldwin accepted the affair until that day when Edward explained that he was going to marry Mrs Simpson. He and the majority of Parliament was not willing to accept [[Wallis Simpson]] as Queen of England because of her past. That is why Baldwin presented Edward three options to choose from in the current situation: firstly Edward could renounce Mrs Simpson, secondly he could marry her but then Baldwin assured Edward that the government would resign and thirdly he could marry Wallis Simpson under the condition that he would abdicate the British throne and thereby give up the his own rights and the ones of his future children who he might have with Mrs Simpson. After some time of thinking [[Edward VIII]] chose the last option: he abdicated and was therefore able to marry [[Wallis Simpson]], his big love, in France in 1937.

	Stanley Baldwin hoped that [[Edward VIII]] would ~~never~~ abdicate ~~the British throne~~ and ~~that is why he~~ was very astonished when he realized that Edward was willing to give up his whole life for this woman. After Edward's abdication Baldwin was praised for his discreteness and his popularity was restored among the whole British population.


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	BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>		BBC Radio 4 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jhpj5>

	Williamson, Philip, ''Stanley Baldwin: Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge, 2007.		Williamson, Philip, ''Stanley Baldwin: Conservative Leadership and National Values'', Cambridge: [publishing house??], 2007.

	Wiliamson, Philip; Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge, 2004.		Wiliamson, Philip; Baldwin, Edward, ''Baldwin Papers: A Conservative Statesman, 1908-1947'', Cambridge: [publishing house??], 2004.