"What free imports mean". "Unemployed to Mr Asquith - "Look 'ere, Master, this 'ere free trade may suit YOU, but it ain't very filling for an empty stomach". Cartoon showing two unemployed workers standing outside closed factory gates, in conversation with Liberal Party leader H. H. Asquith. In the background are notices saying 'Vote for free trade & emigrate' & 'Unemployed notice. Assisted passages to a warm climate'. Early 20th century postcard published by the National Union of Conservative & Constitutional Associations

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