Mr Bradlaugh and the Oath of Allegiance

Mr Bradlaugh being arrested by Captain Gosset, Sergent-at-Arms upon the speakers warrant. In 1881 Mr Gladstone introduced a bill that allowed non-believers to affirm their allegiance to the Crown. Mr Bradlaugh was an announced atheist and had been removed from the House of Commons on several previous occasions

Affirm Allegiance Allowed Announced Atheist Believers Bradlaugh Gladstone Gosset Introduced Oath Previous Removed Sergent Speakers Warrant

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