Political Parties - Factions Flashcards
(Conservatives) What is the Covid Recovery Group?
Argued for not imposing a renewed Covid lockdown as it would harm the economy and increase suicide rates. 80-100 MP members. Led by former chief whip Mark Harper and former Brexit minister Steve Baker. Wants to improve measures to tackle covid
(Conservatives) What is the Common Sense Group?
Led by the backbencher John Hayes. Based around culture wars against “subversives” like Black Lives Matter. 59 MPs and 7 peers of the House of Lords supported it in 2020. Want to repeal hate speech laws and end the need for impartiality in news
(Conservatives) What is the Blue Collar Conservatism group?
Led by Esther McVey, to redirect foreign aid to domesric priorities with the support of 159 MPs as supporters. Other policies are tougher sentencing, increased police, more NHS funding.
