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He soon became known as a spokesman for tariff reform. In 1911 he succeeded Arthur Balfour as leader of the Conservative party. Working closely with Sir Edward Carson , he led the fierce opposition to Irish Home Rule that carried Ireland to the brink of civil war.

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