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Quote by James Callaghan

“The rule of law should be upheld by all political parties. They should neither advise others to break the law, nor encourage others to do so even when they strongly disagree with the legislation put forward by the government of the day.”

Quote by James Callaghan

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James Callaghan

James Callaghan, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was born on March 27, 1912, and passed away on March 26, 2005. He was a prominent political figure in the UK, known for his steady leadership style and pragmatic political philosophy. more

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