Established parties- Paper 1 Flashcards

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Lib Dem Origins

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-1988
-merger of the liberal party and social democratic party
-combined liberal and centrist views

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Lib Dem Core beliefs

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-emphasis on personal liberties and human rights
-commitment to reducing inequality and promoting welfare
-environmental sustainability

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Different Lib Dem Factions

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SOCIAL LIBERALS:
-advocate for progressive social policies

ECONOMIC LIBERALS:
-emphasize free market principles eg deregulation

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4
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2 types of conservatism

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  • one nation
  • New right (Thatcherism)
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One Nation conservatives

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-1800s- 1970s
-strong law and order
-preservation of tradition
-organic society(rich and poor)
-moderate gov intervention

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New Right Conservatives

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-1970s
-neo liberalism
-high tax is a disincentive
-against welfare and trade unions
-free market

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Neo-liberalism definition

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-ideology that emphasizes free markets and limited gov intervention to promote economic growth

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The conservative party today on economy and welfare

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ECONOMY:
-neo-liberalism
-reduce corporate tax

WELFARE:
-ensure it is not a disincentive to work

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Labour party origin

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-1900
-offshoot of trade unions
-aimed to represent working class

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Old Labour

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-traditional socialist values
-strong support for nationalisation
-NHS 1940s

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New Labour

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-1990s-2010
-more centrist
-support for privatisation
-Tony Blair aiming to blend traditional labour values with market friendly policies
-economic reform

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The labour party today on economy and welfare

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ECONOMY:
-high public spending and job creation

WELFARE:
-strong NHS support
-more benefits with some caps

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