For 10 points, name this British conservative leader who allied himself with Queen Victoria and opposed William Gladstone.
This leader's political career, which had began when he was elected to represent Maidstone, was jumpstarted when this leader joined a group founded by George Smythe. Becoming deeply indebted after failed mine speculations, this leader tried to start a paper with John Murrary called the Representative. Having allied with George Bentinck, this leader, who was made chancellor of the Exchequer by Lord Derby, opposed Peel's repeal of the Corn Laws. As prime minister this leader bought Isma'il Pasha's share of the Suez canal. For 10 points, name this British conservative leader who allied himself with Queen Victoria and opposed William Gladstone.
This leader's political career, which had began when he was elected to represent Maidstone, was jumpstarted when this leader joined a group founded by George Smythe.
Benjamin {Disraeli}