1932 general election

The 1932 general election in the UK was held during a period of economic hardship from the Great Depression. The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, was unpopular due to economic struggles and unemployment. The Conservative Party, led by Stanley Baldwin, gained support by promising to restore stability and prosperity. The election resulted in a victory for the National Government—a coalition mainly of Conservatives, with some Liberals—ending Labour’s majority. It marked a shift toward conservative policies, as the electorate sought solutions to the economic crisis and stability amid uncertain times.