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A straightforward bill, such an £8 franchise without tricks, would be easily dealt with.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “A straightforward bill, such an £8 franchise without tricks, would be easily dealt with.”
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He advocates for a clear and straightforward legislative proposal to facilitate easier negotiations.
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