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How Significant An Event Was the Repeal Of The Corn Laws In The History Of The Conservative Party Between 1827-1874?
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How Significant An Event Was the Repeal Of The Corn Laws In The History Of The Conservative Party Between 1827-1874? The Conservative Party recovered well from its heavy defeat by the Whigs after passing of the 1832 Reform Bill. Under Peel, the Tories/Conservatives had re-assumed office in 1841 with a strong efficient ministry. The recovery involved a change in direction. Conservatives had accepted parliamentary reform and for the moment the Whig intended no more. The issues that seemed to separate the parties were that the Conservatives were the stronger defenders of the landed interest in general and the Corn Laws and protectionist principles in particular and the Conservatives were also keen not to undermine the position and privileges of the Church of England in any way. Peel proceeded to take two decisions, which seemed to undermine these basic principles. Both issues had an Irish link. Peel...
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