Why did Gladstone resign? <SEP> Victoria was pleased when Gladstone resigned in 1885 after his budget was defeated. She thought his government was "the worst I have ever had", and blamed him for the death of General Gordon at Khartoum. Gladstone was replaced by Lord Salisbury. Salisbury's government only lasted a few months, however, and Victoria was forced to recall Gladstone, whom she referred to as a "half crazy & really in many ways ridiculous old man". Gladstone attempted to pass a bill granting Ireland home rule, but to Victoria's glee it was defeated. In the ensuing election, Gladstone's party lost to Salisbury's and the government switched hands again.
Why did Gladstone resign? <SEP> Vic was please when Gladstone resigned in 1885 after his budget was defeated. They though his government was "the worst I have ever had", and blamed him for the death of General Gordon at Khartoum. Gladstone was replaced by Lord Salisbury. Salisbury's government only lasted a few months, however, and Vic was forced to recall Gladstone, whom they referred to as a "half crazy & really in many ways  ridiculous old man". Gladstone attempted to pass a bill granting Ireland home rule, but to Vic's glee it was defeated. In the ensuing election, Gladstone's party lost to Salisbury's and the government switched hands again.