Gentlemen, the Tory party, unless it is a national party, is nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The party exists only if it represents the whole nation.
- In plain terms
- The party means nothing if not national.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure your party represents everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a party be local only?
- Who is the nation?
Another view
It overlooks specific community representation needs.
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