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John Morley: It is worthy of remark that not one of the main changes of that age was carried in parliament without severe agitation…

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It is worthy of remark that not one of the main changes of that age was carried in parliament without severe agitation out of doors.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the importance of public agitation in enacting political change.

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