Daniel O'Connell, the leader of the Irish Nationalists, signs
the 'Lichfield House Compact' with the Whig opposition, allying
both groups against the Conservative Party. The Irish promise to
provide the Whigs with parliamentary support provided that the
Whigs vote against the coercion acts.
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Editors, Litencyc. "'Lichfield House Compact' allies Daniel O'Connell with Whig opposition". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18004, accessed 29 March 2024.]
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