I'm studying liberalism and conservatism for my AS level, and I'm really interested in why the radical MPS -many of whom such as Cobden were pseudo pacifists - were prepared to flock to a liberal banner with the illiberal palmerston at its head? Was it merely opportunism, or do I have a skewed view of just how liberal palmerston himself was? Furthermore, do we have any primary sources from radical MPs in the 1846-68 period? My school studies haven't brought any examples to the fore. Thankyou in advance!