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Asquith Ministry

The Asquith Ministry refers to the period when H. H. Asquith served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. His government implemented significant social reforms, including measures for workers' rights and women's suffrage, and navigated the country through the early years of World War I. Asquith's leadership was marked by efforts to modernize the government and address economic and social issues, but his tenure also faced challenges such as political disagreements over war policies. The ministry ended when Asquith was replaced by David Lloyd George amid political shifts during the war.