... and its plans for social reform, at a time when the welfare of the nation's most vulnerable citizens was becoming a key concern. However, others have argued that rather than the Liberals being voted for because of their views on society, the result reflected an overwhelming rejection of Conservative policies. This view is supported by the negative nature of the Liberal campaign, which emphasised the inability of the previous Tory Government, rather than outlining any radical promises of social reform. Despite the Liberal Government's later record, social progress was not an issue that greatly troubled the Party's leadership, at this time. Although, the question of old age pensions was avoided in his election speeches, even the Liberal Chancellor, Lloyd George avoided making any specific commitment regarding welfare reform. It is estimated that only a small group of the Liberal MPs returned to Westminster in 1906 could be defined as 'Social Radicals,' ...

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