The Conservatives in Crisis
Title | The Conservatives in Crisis PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Garnett |
Publisher | Manchester University Press |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780719063312 |
This book should be of value to students of contemporary British politics.
The Conservatives in crisis
Title | The Conservatives in crisis PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Garnett |
Publisher | Manchester University Press |
Pages | 283 |
Release | 2018-07-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1526137690 |
This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. The Conservative Party's survival as a significant political force was now open to serious question for the first time since the crisis over the Corn Laws. The Labour Party has commanded a fairly consistent level of attention, whether in office or in opposition. But it seems that the Conservatives are fated to be regarded either as unavoidable or irrelevant. This book presents an analysis that suggests that the party leader plays a less important role in Conservative recoveries than a distinctive policy programme and an effective party organization. It examines the Conservative position on a series of key issues, highlighting the difficult dilemmas which confronted the party after 1997, notably on economic policy. New Labour's acceptance of much of the main thrust of Thatcherite economic policy threw the Conservatives off balance. The pragmatism of this new position and the 'In Europe, not run by Europe' platform masked a significant move towards Euro-skepticism. The book also traces how the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Parties adapted to the creation of the Scottish Parliament, exploring the re-organisation of the Scottish party, its electoral fortunes and political prospects in the new Scottish politics. It examines issues of identity and nationhood in Conservative politics in the 1997-2001 period, focusing on the 'English Question' and the politics of 'race'. The predictable results of the Conservatives' failure to develop an attractive, consistent narrative are then analysed. Right-wing populist parties with charismatic leaders enjoyed some electoral success under the proportional representation systems in 2002.
Conservatives and the Crisis
Title | Conservatives and the Crisis PDF eBook |
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Pages | 4 |
Release | 1947 |
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Crisis of Conservatism?
Title | Crisis of Conservatism? PDF eBook |
Author | Joel D. Aberbach |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2011-06-17 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0199764018 |
The Crisis of Conservatism gathers a broad range of leading scholars of conservatism to assess the current state of the movement in the U.S. and where it is most likely headed in the near future.
Remaking One Nation
Title | Remaking One Nation PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Timothy |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 2020-03-23 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1509539190 |
In these divided and divisive times, what is the future course for our politics? In this ground-breaking book, Nick Timothy, one of Britain’s leading conservative thinkers and commentators, explores the powerful forces driving great changes in our economy, society and democracy. Drawing on his experience at the top of government, Timothy traces the crisis of Western democracy back to both the mistaken assumptions of philosophical liberalism and the rise of ideological ultra-liberalism on left, right and centre. Sparing no sacred cows, he proposes a new kind of conservatism that respects personal freedom but also demands solidarity. He argues that only by rediscovering a unifying sense of the common good and restoring a mutual web of responsibilities between all citizens and institutions can we reject the extremes of economic and cultural liberalism, overcome our divisions, and remake one nation. He goes on to outline an ambitious practical plan for change, covering issues ranging from immigration to the regulation of Big Tech. Nick Timothy’s original, forensic and thought-provoking analysis is a must-read for anybody tired by the old dogmas of the liberal left, right and centre. It is a major contribution to the debate on the future of conservatism as it grapples with geopolitical shifts, cultural change, and economic uncertainty.
Tory Wars
Title | Tory Wars PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Walters |
Publisher | Methuen Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Conservatism |
ISBN | 9781842750261 |
This title seeks to expose the turmoil at the heart of the Conservative Party in the 12 months prior to the 2001 General Election. Using primary sources Walters reconstructs the battles which beset William Hague's leadership and in particular the role of Michael Portillo in the party's struggle for survival. The book reads like a political drama - or perhaps tragedy - with verbatim conversations reported and vivid descriptions of key events.
The Conservative Party
Title | The Conservative Party PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Bale |
Publisher | Polity |
Pages | 489 |
Release | 2011-02-28 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0745648584 |
The Conservatives are back - but what took them so long? Why did the world's most successful political party dump Margaret Thatcher only to commit electoral suicide under John Major? Just as importantly, what stopped the Tories getting their act together until David Cameron came along? The answers are as intriguing as the questions.