Conservative party factions

Question 1

Define party faction

Answer 1

Refers to a distinct group within a political party, whose views vary significantly from the main party policy. They will often be to the left or right of the parties position. Some have formal membership and organisation, while others are loose and represent little more than a polcy tendency

Question 2

What will divisions usually be over in a party?

Answer 2

An idea

Question 3

What have red wall tory MPs pushed for a greater focus on?

Answer 3

Levelling up

Question 4

State the two key members of cornerstone

Answer 4

Edward Leigh and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Question 5

State the core ideas of cornerstone

Answer 5

Christian, nationlist and family values; focus on tradition. Reactionarily opposed to social reforms like gay marraige and abortion

Question 6

State the core ideas of conservative way forward

Answer 6

• Thatcherite; neo-liberal
• Retention of free markets through deregulation and low taxation
• Oppose trade union power and welfare provision

Question 7

Who are the key members of conservative way forward?

Answer 7

Gerald Howarth and Liam Fox

Question 8

Describe the key ideas of the tory reform group

Answer 8

• One nation conservatives seeking national unity
• Believe too much economic inequality is divisive

Question 9

Who is the key member of the tory reform group

Answer 9

Ken Clarke