During his ministry, the unpopular Corn Laws were repealed.
This man's personal secretary, Edward Drummond, was shot by the insane Daniel M'Naghten. As Home Secretary, this man sponsored acts that imposed the death penalty for forgery and rape. Early in his career, he refused to become Prime Minister after Queen Victoria would not dismiss certain ladies of the bedchamber. While a Tory, he issued the Tamworth Manifesto, listing the principles of the modern Conservative Party. This man resigned the ministry shortly after the passing of a bill long agitated for by Richard Cobden, free trade advocates, and others concerned about the Irish famine. During his ministry, the unpopular Corn Laws were repealed. For 10 points, name this Prime Minister who created the British police force and is referenced by their nickname of "bobbies."
This man's personal secretary, Edward Drummond, was shot by the insane Daniel M'Naghten.
Sir Robert Peel