John Bright dismissed fears that digging a tunnel under the English Channel would encourage a French invasion.
Length: 120 words
John Bright
The Best Man for the Job
The Victorian working man had John Bright’s respect and
unwavering support, but he could expect no special favours.
Length: 113 words
Education
Economic Illiteracy
If Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli really
wanted a better-educated public, he must tackle the high cost of living.
Length: 58 words
Liberty and Prosperity
The Friendship of Trade
As Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli stoked fears of Russian
aggression, John Bright said that Russia was only threatening when she felt threatened.
Length: 115 words
Liberty and Prosperity
The Duties of Government
John Bright told his Birmingham constituents that if Britain was indeed
a great nation, it was because her public was contented and not because her empire was wide.
Length: 60 words
International Relations
International Intermeddling
John Bright asked the people of Birmingham to spread the word that a great
nation, like any good citizen and neighbour, does not meddle officiously in the affairs of others.