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John Morley: “The best will be a severe struggle and the issue is likely to be unfavourable.”

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The best will be a severe struggle and the issue is likely to be unfavourable.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the challenges ahead, indicating a struggle with uncertain outcomes.

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