Why did Lloyd George become Prime Minister in December 1916?
The main reason why Lloyd George became Prime Minister in 1916 was because of his political manoeuvring abilities that manipulated Asquith into resigning as leader.
Lloyd George wanted to enforce further conscription and demanded an inner war cabinet which Asquith was excluded from. This meant that Lloyd George had the real power and was a strong reason for him becoming Prime Minister because Asquith became outshone by Lloyd George. Asquith tried to reject this cabinet but Lloyd George left and took the Conservatives with him because they would not serve Asquith. This left Asquith in Government with no support because he relied on Lloyd George and the Conservatives in the Coalition. Lloyd George returned as Prime Minister the next day and Asquith resigned because he would not serve under anyone else. This was the main reason for Lloyd George becoming Prime Minister because he manipulated Asquith and forced him to resign leaving Lloyd George and the Coalition in power.