Historical Events tagged with "Home Rule"

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Politics & Government

Randolph Churchill's Ulster Speech Against Home Rule

September 22nd, 1885 139 years ago

Lord Randolph Churchill delivered a significant speech in Ulster, vehemently opposing the Irish Home Rule movement. This oration drew considerable attention and highlighted the political divisions of the time. Churchill insisted that self-governance for Ireland would undermine the unity of the United Kingdom and threaten British interests. His passionate rhetoric resonated with many Unionists in the region, reinforcing their resistance to Home Rule. The event became a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate surrounding Irish self-governance and its implications for British political stability.

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