The ease with which he did this demonstrated his total control of British politics, as Bedford led a strong faction.

In recent years he has led a faction within the regime that opposed the growing dynastic pretensions of the Stroessner family.

Ligachev became one of Gorbachev's primary critics, accused of leading a conservative faction.

She could lead a faction down any path she wished, having won William and the men over easily enough.

Returned to lead a terrorist faction known as Gene Nation.

However, his influence was much courted, and he led a powerful faction of Western members in Parliament.

Councillor Smith led a faction that opposed building on the Island entirely.

He led a faction in intense infighting to change the party, but lost.

He had no political aims and did not lead a faction, although he sought lesser posts for a few clients.

Morgan led a Republican faction that agreed to form a coalition with the Democrats.