The conservatives- incomp. Flashcards
where does traditional conservative ideas come from?
from the cons. fear of violence that sudden change can unleash- reflected in Thomas Hobbes masterpiece leviathan
Where did the fear of violence by traditional conservatives stem from?
stemmed from close associations with the monarchy and the Church of England where they were aware of humanity’s potential for mob rule and so osught to resist radical changes to the british const.
where did one-nation conservatism stem from?
In his work Benjamin Disraeli warnd against Britain becoming ‘Two nations’ ‘the rich and the poor’, he believed that society was an organic body in which stability and prosperity could only be achieved through all classes and individuals appreciating their debt to each other and not putting selfish interests above the well-being o the community
define one nation
according to one-nation principles the cons. party should protect and advance the interests of the whole nation. One- nation conservatism is thus more inclusive and progressive than traditional conservatism
define the new right
New right conservatism is rooted in classical liberalism because it seeks to reduce the influence of govt. in the econ. an over ppl’s lives while also deriving from trad. conservatism because of it’s emphasis on the importamce of achieving security through law, order and strong defence
When and why were the New Right principles become introduced to the conservatives?
1970’s- effectiveness of one-nation conservatism was being undermined by large-scale industrial unrest by trade unions (demanding higher wages for their workers)
1975- Thatcher defeated rival Edward Heath for leadership of cons. and ‘New Right principles’ became more dominant .
Why are New Right principles neo-liberal and not one-nation?
Based on principle that the econ. best regulates itself wit has lil govt. intervention as possible, businessmen/women and entrepreneurs create wealth rather than govts.
what do New Right principles believe in the role of the state regarding econ?
Should be limited to making conditions as favourable as possible for the successful operation of the free market
Why are the New Right principles also influenced by neo-conservatism ?
More closely connected with authoritarianism, fear of disorder and a sense of community associated with trad. cons.. Therefore sees role of state as more positive in encouraging social stability and security
Define Thatcherism
Refers to the new right ideology that proposes a feee market approach to economics and trade with limited roles for the state with reduced public spending and social programmes
Which faction currently dominates the cons party and why?
Cornerstone - founded in 2005- associates itself with traditional conservative values exemplified by motto; faith, family and flag
Dominant in numbers of Mp’s; more than 50 cons MP’s that belong to the Cornerstone group therefore able to exert greater influence in defending traditional cons British values in parliament
What was Thatcherite about the 2019 conservative manifesto?
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