Michael Howard 2003-2005 Flashcards
Describe Michael Howard’s entry into Conservative leadership.
When Michael Howard took over the Conservative Party leadership he did so as a unifying figure, having support from both Mods and Rockers.
What was Howard’s unifying aura down to?
The party’s realisation about the state it was in: one MP said ‘Many of us who hate everything Michael Howard stands for politically will back him because we are tired of being embarrassed’.
How was Howard similar to Hague and Smith?
He struggled to compete with Blair in the opinion polls.
How did Howard bring stability to his party?
Despite the fact that he was on the right of the party and was socially conservative. Howard promoted modernisers in his cabinet.
How did Howard made it clear that his preference was for his successor to be a moderniser?
After the election defeat in 2005 David Cameron became shadow education secretary and George Osborne shadow chancellor.
