The Victorian working man had John Bright’s respect and unwavering support, but he could expect no special favours.

Richard Cobden questioned both the wisdom and the motives of politicians who intervene on foreign soil.

Richard Cobden was not a little envious of the USA’s open and can-do society, but he did not covet her republicanism.

If Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli really wanted a better-educated public, he must tackle the high cost of living.

The English ‘Cato’ cautioned that sabre-rattling sanctions and other forms of coercion are never in the country’s economic interest.

Jack Curran’s career as a defender of victims of political prejudice got off to a stuttering start.