Political parties Structure

Question 0

Thatcherism

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Combines a free-market, neo-liberal economic policy with a more orthodox conservative social policy in eaters such as the family and law and order. Dominated the 1980’s and 1990’s

Question 1

Conservatism

Answer 1

A loose ideology favouring a pragmatic approach to dealing with problems, while seeking to preserve the status quo.

Question 2

Socialism

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Advocates greater equality and the redistribution of wealth. Favours greater government intervention both in social and economic policy

Question 3

Old Labour

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Refers to the party’s historic commitment to socialism and its links with socialist societies, trade unions and the old working class.

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New Labour

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Less powerful role of the trade unions and a rebranding exercise designed to make the party more appealing to middle class voters.

Began under Niel Kinnock after landslide defeat of 1983, completed by Tony Blair, first used phrase in 1994

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Third Way

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An ideological position said to exist between conventional socialism and mainstream capitalism. Associated with Tony Blair.

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Liberalism

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A political ideology associated with notions of personal liberty, toleration and limited government.