Walter Bagehot: “The great leaders of Parliament have varied much, but they have all…”

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The great leaders of Parliament have varied much, but they have all had a certain firmness.

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Here, Bagehot reflects on the common traits of effective parliamentary leaders throughout history.

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Walter Bagehot: “The great leaders of Parliament have varied much, but they have all had a certain firmness.”