Arthur Henderson

For the recipient of the Victoria Cross, see Arthur Henderson (VC)

Foreign Secretary

In 1929, Labour formed another minority government, and MacDonald appointed Henderson as Foreign Secretary, a position Henderson used to try to reduce the tensions that had been building up in Europe since the end of the War. Diplomatic relations were re-established with the USSR and the League of Nations was given Britain's full support.

Related Topics:
1929 - Foreign Secretary - USSR - League of Nations

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The government was able to function properly, even without a parliamentary majority.

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However this did not last. The Great Depression plunged the government into a terminal crisis.

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