New conservatism under Sailsbury

Question 1

Sailsbury’s gov

Answer 1

• cabinet mainly aristocrats - 6 of which related to Sailsbury -> cabinet dubbed by journalists “Hotel Cecil”
• concerned about democracy spreading to WC + had paternalistic views - kept picture from Indian famine on his desk to remind him of his responsibilities
• saw gov as “grand council of the nation”
• used home rule opposition to gain support

Question 2

Sailsbury’s key legislation

Answer 2

• 85 Working Class dwellings act (permissive)
• 88 - local government act decentralised responsibility for social reform + local councils created to be elected by local residents
• 90 - shop hours act (permissive for local councils) + housing of the WC act gave councils the right to force slum clearance
• 91 - factory + workshops act makes working age 11 + creates12 hour working day
• 92 - elementary education made free + Allotment + Smallholdings Act
• 94 - women given vote in parish elections in local gov act
• 99 - sale of food + drugs act
• 1902 - smallholdings attempts to alleviate rural poverty + Balfour Education act enables state technical + secondary education
• 05 Unemployed workmen act

Question 3

How did the cons gain support once cap on campaign expenses

Answer 3

• cons clubs served alcohol to WC
• Primrose league provided entertainment to MC villa tories
• NUCU now lead by Capt Middleton - organised the party effectively
• strong ideological foundation in electoral reform, one nation conservatism + imperialism-> tough stance on immigration appeals to WC
• empower local gov eg allotments + shops and working class dwellings act -> improves urban areas -> urban WC support