political parties key terms Flashcards
old labour
Old Labour (social
democracy)
Key Labour principles embodying nationalisation, redistribution of
wealth from rich to poor and the provision of continually improving
welfare and state services, which largely rejected Thatcherite/
free-market reforms or a Blairite approach.
new labour
New Labour
(Third Way)
A revision of the traditional Labour values and ideals represented by
Old Labour. Influenced by Anthony Giddens, the ‘Third Way’ saw
Labour shift in emphasis from a heavy focus on the working class to
a wider class base, and a less robust alliance with the trade unions.
one nation
One Nation A paternalistic approach adopted by Conservatives under the
leadership of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century and continued by
David Cameron and Theresa May in the 21st century, that the rich
have an obligation to help the poor.
new right
New Right There are two elements – (i) the neo (or new) Conservatives who
want the state to take a more authoritarian approach to morality
and law and order and (ii) the neo-liberals who endorsed the freemarket approach and the rolling back of the state in people’s lives
and businesses.
classical liberals
Classical liberals Classical liberalism is a philosophy developed by early liberals who
believed that individual freedom would best be achieved with the
state playing a minimal role.
modern liberals
Modern liberals Modern liberalism emerged as a reaction against free-market
capitalism, believing this had led to many individuals not being free.
Freedom could no longer simply be defined as ‘being left alone’.
party systems
Party systems The way or manner in which the political parties in a political system
are grouped and structured. There are several variants that could
apply to the UK, these include one-party dominant, two-party,
two-and-a-half party and multi-party systems
left wing
Left-wing A widely-used term for those who desire change, reform and
alteration to the way in which society operates. Often this involves
radical criticisms of the capitalism made by liberal and socialist
parties.
right wing
Right-wing This term reflects support for the status quo, little or no change,
stressing the need for order, stability and hierarchy – generally
relates to Conservative parties
