Joseph Chamberlain Quote

During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the common weal; but during that time it has protected every abuse and sheltered every privilege.


Speech at Birmingham, 4th August 1884. Cited in "The House of Lords: A handbook for Liberal speakers, writers and workers" (Liberal Publication Department, 1910), p. 96.


During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the ...

During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the ...

During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the ...

During the last 100 years, the House of Lords has never contributed one iota to popular liberties or popular freedom, or done anything to advance the ...