I think the party which supports your government has suffered, and is suffering, and will much more seriously suffer, from the part which as a party it has played within these recent years, in regard to the franchise.
John Morley: “I think the party which supports your government has suffered, and is suffering, and will much more seriously suffer…”
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John Morley
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Morley critiques the political party's actions regarding the franchise, predicting future consequences for their stance.
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