Conservative

• In which centuries did Conservatism develop in the UK?

  18th and 19th centuries
• What does Conservatism prioritize?

  Order, security, and gradual change
• What is the main goal of Conservatism in addressing political problems?

  To develop practical solutions
• What are the different types of conservatism discussed in the Core Political Ideas topic?

  • One Nation Conservatism
  • The New Right
• Who influenced the ideas of One Nation Conservatism in the 19th century?

  Benjamin Disraeli
• What are the key concepts of One Nation Conservatism?

  Paternalism, pragmatism, and consensus
• What does One Nation Conservatism aim to reduce?

  Social inequalities
• What obligation does One Nation Conservatism suggest the rich have?

  To look after the needy in society
• Who championed the New Right in the UK?

  Margaret Thatcher
• What two ideologies does the New Right combine?

  Neo-liberalism and neo-conservatism
• What does the New Right favour over the state?

  The individual
• What economic policies does the New Right support?

  Reduced welfare, free-market economics, and lower taxes
• What lifestyle choices does the New Right reject?

  Alternative lifestyles such as same-sex marriage
• What does the New Right emphasize as important for society?

  Traditional values and principles
• Who was the Conservative leader from 2005 to 2016?

  David Cameron
• What challenge did David Cameron face when he took office?

  The Conservative Party had suffered poor electoral performances
• What significant political action did Cameron take in 2010?

  He formed the first post-war coalition with the Liberal Democrats
• What major political event did Cameron promise to hold before the 2015 Election?

  An EU referendum
• What was the outcome of the 2016 EU referendum?

  The UK voted to leave the EU
• Who succeeded David Cameron as Conservative leader?

  Theresa May
• What was a significant challenge for Theresa May as leader?

  She was a Remainer during the Brexit process
• What was the result of May's decision to call an early General Election in 2017?

  It backfired and led to a confidence and supply deal with the DUP
• What event negatively impacted Theresa May's leadership?

  The poor response to the Grenfell Tower fire
• Who became Conservative leader in 2019?

  Boris Johnson
• What was Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit?

  A 'do-or-die' approach
• What was the outcome of the December 2019 General Election for Boris Johnson?

  He won a huge majority
• What did Boris Johnson promise to do by the end of January 2020?

  'Get Brexit Done'
• What major global event affected Boris Johnson's plans?

  The COVID-19 pandemic
• What tax policy did Boris Johnson introduce in September 2021?

  A tax rise to fund the NHS
• What scandal affected Boris Johnson's leadership in December 2021?

  He attended parties during COVID-19 lockdowns
• Who succeeded Boris Johnson as Conservative leader?

  Liz Truss
• What was notable about Liz Truss's time in office?

  She was Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister
• What significant event did Liz Truss lead the country through shortly after taking office?

  The death of Queen Elizabeth II
• What economic measure did Truss's Chancellor introduce?

  A 'mini-budget' with tax cuts
• What was the consequence of the 'mini-budget' introduced by Truss's Chancellor?

  It destabilised the pound
• How long did Liz Truss serve as Prime Minister?

  Just over a month
• Who became Conservative leader after Liz Truss?

  Rishi Sunak
• How was Rishi Sunak appointed as Conservative leader?

  He was appointed by Conservative MPs
• What economic challenge did Rishi Sunak face during his leadership?

  Poor polling results
• What pragmatic approach did Rishi Sunak take to stabilize the economy?

  He implemented measures to reduce inflation