Liberal Unionism
political party, Great Britain
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The Liberal Unionist was a British political group that emerged in the late 19th century. This group seceded from the main Liberal Party due to their opposition to home rule for Ireland. They existed as a separate party during that period. The Liberal Party itself, a successor to the Whig Party, was a major force in British politics from the mid-19th century until 1918, when it was overtaken by the Labour Party. The Liberal Unionists eventually joined forces with the Conservatives.12
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