The Conservative Party Flashcards
what is neo-liberalism?
the way we run the economy.
what is neo-conservatism?
the way we run society
what is pragmatism?
the ideology of bein practical
what is paternalism?
the idea of the government being a parental figure.
give two examples of one nation policies and how they back up their values.
- head teacher has the last say in regards to discipline - natural hierarchy and authority.
- linking doctors pay to the result they deliver - pragmatic and paternalistic.
what are disraeli’s one nation values?
- private property
- resistance to change
- paternalism.
- pragmatism.
- natural hierarchy and authority
- reverence for tradition
- static, harmonious class structure
what are some explained examples of maggies policies?
- cutting tax - incentive to work.
- privatize industries - competitive market will encourage hard work. ‘sink or swim’
- control and reduce public spending - reduce inflation
what was the winter of discontent?
mass strikes against government caused chaos. E.g. gravediggers leaving coffins on the side of the road
when was thatcher rejected from the conservative party?
1990
what was david cameron’s aim to change the reputation of the conservative party?
To ‘detoxify’ it’s bad name and modernise the party.
what did cameron identify himself as?
liberal conservative
who’s in the conservative best interest?
the rich - if the cottages are happy, the castles are safe.
what are some Thatcherite policies?
reduce inflation, cut taxes as an incentive to work, privatise industries to counteract collectivism.
what are some of Mays policies?
corporation tax to fall by 17% by 2020, triple lock pensions, spend at least 2% of GDP, personal tax allowance to be increased to £12,500.
explain Thatchers relationship with trade unions
TUs striked against Thatcher on multiple occasions so Thatcher put into place laws to stop this such as legal enforcements against TUs and strikes.
