George Canning warned the Commons to be very careful about their plans for reform.

George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.

William Gladstone explains that a truly ‘exceptional nation’ respects the equality and rights of all nations.

William Gladstone warns voters not to leave foreign policy in the hands of interventionist politicians.

William Windham MP was appalled at the idea of levying a tax on man’s best friend.

John Stuart Mill reminds us that governments and the courts must never be allowed to criminalise matters of belief or opinion.