Play by Harold Brighouse set in Salford in 1880 (7,6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
hobsons choice
(Other definitions for hobsons choice that I've seen before include "Option of taking what's on offer or getting nothing at all" , "No real alternative" , "That offered, or nothing" , "Take it or leave it!" , "Forced selection" .)