Neville Chamberlain government fell within months, necessitating another general election. By a margin of only 77 votes, Chamberlain narrowly defeated Labour candidate Oswald Mosley (who later led the British Union of Fascists). Believing he would lose if he stood again in Ladywood, Chamberlain arranged to be adopted for Birmingham Edgbaston, the district of the city where he was born and which was a much safer seat which he would hold for the rest of his life. The Unionists won the election, but Chamberlain declined to serve again as Chancellor, preferring his former position as Minister of Health. Within two weeks of his
Lord Mayor of Dublin composed of decorative links including the Tudor rose, a harp, a trefoil shaped knot and the letter S (thought to stand for Seneschal or Steward). Lord Mayor of Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin () is the honorific title of the chairman (, ) of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Independent councillor Nial Ring. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the Council. The office of Mayor of Dublin was created in June 1229 by Henry III. The office of "Mayor"