Conservative Party factions

Question 1

Faction - Cornerstone

Answer 1

Core Ideas
> Traditional values: Christian, nationalist and focused on family values

> Reactionary, opposed to social reforms such as same-sex marriage and legal abortion.

Key members include Edward Leigh and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Question 2

Faction - Conservative Way Forward

Answer 2

Core Ideas
> Thatcherite, neoliberal

> Retention of free markets through low taxation and deregulation

> Opposed to trade union power and welfare provision

Key members include Gerald Howarth and Liam Fox

Question 3

Faction - Tory Reform Group

Answer 3

Core Ideas
> One-nation conservative, seeking national unity and believing that too much economic inequality is divisive

Key members include Ken Clarke (now in the Lords)