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John Morley: “I think it is now certain that they will cause a split in the new parliament, and it seems hardly fair to the…”

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I think it is now certain that they will cause a split in the new parliament, and it seems hardly fair to the constituencies that this should only be admitted, after they have discharged their function and are unable to influence the result.
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John Morley

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Morley warns that unresolved differences in the cabinet could lead to a split in the new parliament, affecting the constituencies' ability to influence outcomes.

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