The great disadvantage of our present electoral system is that it freezes the pattern of politics, and holds together the incompatible because everyone assumes that if a party splits it will be electorally slaughtered.
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Nationality: British Type: Politician Born: November 11, 1920 Death: January 5, 2003 |
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