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Strangling of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham
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Strangling of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham
Newspaper article, Strangling (with a misprint!) of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham and other peers in the House of Lords. The writer claims that many families will be ruined as a result, and that it will disadvantage poor and working class people. The move was designed to limit the sale of beer amongst the poorer population by partially repealing the Sale of Beer Act (or Beerhouse Act) of 1830.
circa 1839
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1830s 1839 Article Beer Bill Brougham Legislation Limit Lords Media Newspaper Opinion Parliament Peers Poor Population Press Sale Strangling
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In the chaotic halls of the House of Lords, a pivotal moment in British political history unfolded as peers, led by the esteemed Lord Brougham, successfully "strangulated" the Beer Bill on the eve of its passage in 1839. This dramatic intervention, as reported in the press, would have far-reaching consequences for the working and poorer classes, potentially ruining numerous families in the process. The Beer Bill, an attempt to partially repeal the Sale of Beer Act of 1830, was designed to limit the sale of beer amongst the poorer population. The Act of 1830 had allowed for the establishment of beerhouses, which provided affordable beer to the working class, thereby reducing the need for them to frequent public houses where they might engage in disorderly behavior. The proposed repeal aimed to restrict the number of beerhouses and increase the price of beer, thereby discouraging its consumption amongst the working class. Lord Brougham and his peers, however, saw this move as a grave injustice. They believed that the working class deserved the right to affordable beer and that the repeal would only disadvantage them further. In a passionate and dramatic display, they "strangled" the bill, effectively killing it in the House of Lords. The newspaper article reporting this event expressed deep concern for the potential consequences, stating that many families would be ruined as a result of the repeal. The working class, already struggling to make ends meet, would be further burdened by the increased cost of beer. The poorer population would be left with even fewer options for affordable sustenance and leisure. This political maneuver, while hailed as a victory by some, was a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play in the British political landscape of the 1830s. The media, through its reporting, played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and shedding light on the impact of political decisions on the lives of ordinary people.
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