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During the late 1920s and especially during the 1929-31 Parliament, in which Labour had no majority but were allowed to continue in office by the Liberals, Simon was seen as the leader of the minority of Liberal MPs who disliked Lloyd George's inclination to support Labour rather than the Conservatives.

In June 1931, before the formation of the National Government, Simon resigned the Liberal whip and was accused by Lloyd George of leaving " the slime of hypocrisy " as he crossed the floor.