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“The duty of an Opposition is to oppose.”

Quote by Lord Randolph Churchill

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Lord Randolph Churchill

British statesman and the father of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He played a significant role in late 19th-century British politics, particularly in fiscal and colonial policies. Although his political career was short, it had a profound impact on the development of British politics. more

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