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Contribution of both Gladstone and Disraeli to British Politics between 1846 and 1865
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Contribution of both Gladstone and Disraeli to British Politics between 1846 and 1865 The debate over the Corn Laws in 1846 brought Gladstone and Disraeli much closer to the forefront of British Politics. Gladstone was part of the Tory party led by his mentor Peel who supported the abolition of the Corn Laws and in essence supported Free Trade. The Tory party were divided on whether to support Free Trade; Disraeli was a leading player in the section of the Tory party, which wanted to keep Britain's policy of Protectionism. Disraeli's first major contribution to British politics was being a key player in the split of the Tory party in 1946, which led to the Tories not forming a majority Government until 1874. In 1946, Gladstone left the Whigs after Peel's resignation over the Irish Coercion Bill and joined his party of Peelites. Gladstone had a key role within...
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