John Morley: “Gladstone’s help would settle the Irish question as Peel with the help…”

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Gladstone’s help would settle the Irish question as Peel with the help of the whigs settled the question of corn.

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Morley compares the resolution of the Irish question to historical political compromises, suggesting that collaboration is key.

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John Morley: “Gladstone’s help would settle the Irish question as Peel with the help of the whigs settled the question of corn.”