In this episode, we’ll explore Queen Elizabeth I’s tensions with Parliament. We’ll discuss disputes over her marriage, religious reforms, and poverty laws, as well as criticism of her use of monopolies. We’ll also examine the case of MP Peter Wentworth, who was imprisoned for challenging her authority. Despite promises of reform, these conflicts persisted throughout her reign.

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