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John Morley: “This solidarity is the great element in such combinations, and the mainspring of all vigorous cabinet work.”

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This solidarity is the great element in such combinations, and the mainspring of all vigorous cabinet work.
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John Morley

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Morley identifies solidarity as a crucial element for effective cabinet work, underscoring its role in achieving vigorous governance.

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