Play by Harold Brighouse set in Salford in 1880 (7,6)

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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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