One-Nation Conservatism

• One nation conservatism was an evolution of traditional conservatism after the industrial revolution
• One nation conservatism is a paternalistic ideology
• Supporters of one-nation conservatism believe that the rich have an obligation to look after the poorest and those who can’t take care of themselves
• What type of economy do one-nation conservatives support?

  Keynesian mixed economy but if required the state can intervene
• Who developed one nation conservatism?

  Benjamin Disraeli
• Believe strong law and order needed to control society
• What did one nation conservatives want to preserve?

  Tradition
• They believe in the theory of noblesse oblige
• What is noblesse oblige?


  A term meaning those of a higher social standing, i.e. the nobility, have a moral duty or ‘obligation’ to help those of a lower social standing who, through no fault of their own, have fallen on hard times or found themselves in a difficult situation.
• They have faith in property and home ownership as a means to creating an ordered society
• They believe in pragmatic, rather than ideological responses to issues
• Disraeli’s ’one nation’ sentiments helped the Conservatives reach out to the working class