dec 11, 1920 - Austen Chamberlain steps in after Bonar Laws health problems.
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Chamberlain was criticised for being too close to Liberal David LloydGeorge. He was ousted in a revolt against the coalition in a vote of MPs at the Carlton Club on 19 October 1922. It is from this date the present day 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers gets its name.
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