Established Parties Questions

Question 1

How did Thatcherism differ from traditional Conservative ideology?

Answer 1

• Thatcherism was the ideology adopted by Thatcher, who led the Torys from 1975 until 1990.
• It is associated with the New Right, which combined Orthodox state (law and order) with New Liberal ideas such as the free market with less regulation.
• Individual over society was emphasised, with small state and self-reliance.
• One nation focused on the needs of society which Thatcherism denied. One nation prefers a more mixed economy.

Question 2

Which clause committed labour to being publically owned?

Answer 2

Clause 6

Question 3

Other than getting rid of clause 6, how else did labour distance themselves from pre 1997 labour?

Answer 3

• Reduced trade union power in the party, less reliant on them for funding.
• Less steep taxation.
• Acceptance of Conservative privatisation programmes.
• Acceptance of devolution and of membership of the EU and NATO, which 1983 manifesto opposed.
• Support for private schools and healthcare.