el. . However his view is substantiated by other contemporary sources. With regards to corn law repeal, a conservative MP said 'It shows us that the Prime Minister is prepared to throw overboard every principle on pressure; it warns us, that no faith can be placed on his past assurances'.This seems to support Foster's argument that Peel himself was responsible for the lack of trust his party had in him.
             The Corn Laws are arguably the most important evidence for the accusation that Peel violated party and principles. Defenders of Peel argue that despite the upset it clearly caused in his party, he was acting in the interests of the nation. Prince Albert defended Peel's decision as one that did not benefit any class in particular, such as the newly enfranchised middle class; which he is accused of, 'but to the benefit of the nation.' However it is not surprising that Prince Albert was a supporter of Peel, as his doctrine of statesmanship gave him allegiance to the sovereign rather than the interests of the party and P
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