'Lichfield House Compact' allies Daniel O'Connell with Whig opposition

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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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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Citation: 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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