Earl Grey's resignation speech
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his resignation speech in the House of Lords on 9th July, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech in the House of Lords
9 July 1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.2)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.2)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.3)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.3)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.4)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.4)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.5)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.5)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.6)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.6)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.7)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.7)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.8)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.8)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.9)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.9)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.10)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.10)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.11)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.11)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.12)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.12)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.13)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.13)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.14)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.14)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.15)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.15)
1834
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Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.16)
Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in 1834. In his closing speech in the House of Lords on 9th July 1834, he said:
"I leave the government with the satisfaction, at least, that in having used my best endeavours to carry into effect those measures of reform that the country required, I have not shrunk from any obstacles, nor from meeting and grappling with the many difficulties that I have encountered in the performance of my duty."
The speech was received with loud cheering and applause from the House.
Earl Grey's resignation speech (p.16)
1834
Parliamentary Archives, HAN/3/24