“Can there be a more lamentable picture than that of a Chancellor of the Exchequer seated on an empty chest by a pool of bottomless deficiency fishing for a budget?”
Quote by Robert Peel
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The Opinions of Sir Robert Peel, Expressed in Parliament and in Public
This book compiles a selection of speeches and public statements made by Sir Robert Peel, a prominent British statesman, focusing on his political philosophy and his activities in Parliament. more
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Robert Peel
Robert Peel, born on February 5, 1788, and died on July 2, 1850, was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics and is known for his reformist spirit and political acumen. more
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