One-Nation conservatism

• Human Nature

  • Selfishness in the free market - human nature means a free-market might not always work in the national interest for stability
  • Paternalism is key and paternalistic intervention helps with humans being naturally unequal and flawed
  • Rationalism is another key part of human nature as humans are capable of a degree of central planning
  • Taking pragmatic steps to reform and rebuild the past is very useful for the progression of human nature
• Society

  • Business owners and landlords are not fufilling their obligations as feudal landowners used to do
  • Noblesse oblige - those that come from privilege do have a duty of care over those who may need it
  • Organic society that allows society to naturally grow and develop over time
  • Society should work together with cohesion and social unity
  • Welfare state that cares for the people within a society
  • Extreme individualism is negative for society
• The state

  • National unity and social cohesion - must act in the national interest, not for a particular class, the state must promote one stable nation
  • Promote economic growth, reduce unemployment and lift people out of poverty while respecting property rights
  • The state should paternalistically regulate industry and offer basic support - eg welfare state prevents the emergence of revolutionary conciousness
  • Neutral arbitrator to prevent chaos and anarchy
  • Some redistribution of wealth/income because the rich have some moral duty to the poor but should not be 'too interfering'
• The economy

  • Limited regulations - (reduced hours, improved working/living conditions) can help the poor without harming the economy
  • Planned capitalism - use loans and tax reforms to help businesses become more competitive - help industries to coordinate and plan
  • Often seen as reluctant supporters of capitalism and see some intervention as necessary - protectionist tarrifs
  • Keynesian economics - paternalistic and support full employment