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Establishment of the Nationwide League
- When
- 1838
- Where
- Manchester
In 1838, the Anti-Corn Law League was formed in Manchester, combining local associations into a national organization led by Cobden and Bright.
The first association began in London in 1836, but the nationwide League was founded in 1838. Cobden suggested it become a national association. It was a middle-class organization that held rallies to convince parliament to repeal the corn laws, aiming to abolish taxes on imported wheat.
Sources
- Anti–Corn Law League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- Richard Cobden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
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