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How successful was Campbell-Bannerman in his decade as the leader of the Liberal party? In order to rate how successful Henry Campbell-Bannerman was, his aims must be identified, and then measured against the results he achieved. As Campbell-Bannerman also has the added complication of becoming Prime Minister halfway his decade as leader, this must also be taken into account. Henry Campbell originally came to be Liberal leader because he was seen to be acceptable to …

…a overwhelming series of reforms. The reforms that Campbell-Bannerman did manage to get through was achievement enough, given the hostility of the Lords. I also think that the party appreciated the unity that Campbell-Bannerman gave the party after the divisive conflicts of the previous years. Thus he could see off political opponents within the party, and could take advantage of the disunity. Campbell-Bannerman recognised the importance of unity, and played this advantage to the full.