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John Morley: They might adhere to the conciliatory policy of the summer and autumn, keep clear of repressive legislation, and make a…

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They might adhere to the conciliatory policy of the summer and autumn, keep clear of repressive legislation, and make a bold attempt in the direction of self-government.
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John Morley

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Morley discusses the potential strategies a political party could adopt in response to a changing political landscape.

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