NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 2 January 1924

2 JANUARY 1924

The King, replying to a New Year’s message from the Lord Mayor of London, expressed his confidence in the future of the country.

The City of London Conservative and Unionist Association have, it is reported, written to the Prime Minister expressing the view that they consider it is vitally necessary he should endeavour to come to some understanding with Herbert Asquith  before Parliament meets.

JH Thomas MP, speaking in Derby, said that if the Labour Party were called to form a Government they would be free and unfettered by any alliances or agreements with any other party.