25 jun 1846 ano - Corn Laws Repealed

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The laws were a tax on corn imports to stop competition with British farmers, but raised prices
The Anti-Corn Law League began campaigning lead by MP John Bright
Used peititons pamphlets non violent protests and targetted elections to gain support
After a poor harvest, and famine in ireland the law was repealed

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