Harold J. Laski: “But the trade unions are no more likely, on the historic record, to…”

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But the trade unions are no more likely, on the historic record, to abuse their power than is Parliament itself.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that trade unions are less likely to abuse their power compared to Parliament.

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Harold J. Laski: “But the trade unions are no more likely, on the historic record, to abuse their power than is Parliament itself.”