| "I believe a substantial measure
of reform would elevate and strengthen the character of our population; that, in the language of the beautiful
prayer read here,' it would 'tend to knit together the hearts of all persons and estates within this Realm.' I
believe it would add to the authority of the decisions of Parliament; and I feel satisfied it would confer a lustre,
which time can never dim, on that benignant reign under which we have the happiness to live. " John Bright Reform speeches, 1859. |
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William Cobbett 1752 projected a Parliamentary History which incorporated many earlier publications, and came down
to 1803. Since that date it has been continued under the name of Hansard, a publication that reports on the discusions
at Parliament usually local Members of Parliament, will provide copies of any interesting debates
