Abolition of the Corn Laws: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Conservative protectionist Prime Minister, being forced to beg for corn from the free trader Richard Cobden (1804-1865). Corn laws repealed and tariffs removed in 1846. Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1845.

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Abolition of the Corn Laws: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Conservative protectionist Prime Minister, being forced to beg for corn from the free trader Richard Cobden (1804-1865). Corn laws repealed and tariffs removed in 1846. Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1845.

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