Lib-Lab Pact

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• Liberals would stand down in 30 constitutions where Labour were more likely to win against Conservatives

1. Labour also stand down

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   • In agreement for Liberals to stand down, Labour also didn't compete against Liberals to prevent a split in anti-conservative votes

1. Liberals no real threat

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   • After the Liberals build up in the years towards the 1906 election the Labour Party which was not even fully established yet were no great threat to them
2. More seats

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   • Labour would gain more seats in more constituencies and prevent a split in the anti-Conservative votes

1. Funding

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   • Labour had a £150,000 election fund The pact would reduce competition between Labour and Liberals therefore less propaganda will be needed and money is saved

1. Education Act
2. Chinese Labour
3. Free Trade