Conservatives

• One nation Conservatism


  Bridge gap between classes

  Power and authority held centrally but state cares for poor and thru this they reduce social conflict

  Preservation of tradition

  Strong law and order to control society
• Thatcherism


  Belief in free markets

  Small state

  Stop nanny state

  Privatisation
• Neo-liberalism

  State disengage from economic management- not run any major industries

  Free markets shudnt be regulated by state

  Trade unions dampen economic activity and investment

  Excessive welfare benefits encourage people to be jobless and are a disincentive to work.

  Low taxation encourages people to work hard as will keep more of their income
• Neo-conservatism


  Retention and restoration of traditional values

  Law and order crucial to maintaining security and promoting individualism

  Nationalistic

  Suspicious of multinational associations e.g. EU
• Factions of cons party

  Cornerstone group

  Tory Reform group

  Conservative Way Forward

  European Research group
• Cornerstone Group


  Not one nation/thatcherite

  Dont like Europe being sovereign

  Traditional hierarchy and patriarchal society

  Pride in UK values

  Very influential
• Tory Reform Group


  One nation

  Advocates for society founded on freedom, individual responsibility, community

  Support Cameron
• Conservative Way Forward


  Thatcherite

  Defend and build on achievements of cons party under thatcher rule
• European Research Group


  Withdrawal from EU

  Euroskeptic MPs

  Forced Cameron to hold referendum

  No confidence - Theresa leave

  Held rebellion against coalition govt

  Most influential research grp
• Law and Order


  Investigatory Powers Act 2016 enhanced powers of surveillance to protect national security

  Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act increases police powers over public protest
• Foreign Policy

  Withdrawal of UK from EU

  £16.5 billion increase in UK defence spending

  2021 joined AUKUS

  2021 carrier-strike group sent on world tour training with allied forces

  Truss and Sunak critical of Russian invasion of Ukraine, China human rights abuses,

  Seeking close ties with US
• Economy


  High public spending

  Increase public spending announced increase in corporation tax and national insurance

  Sunak responded to recession with higher taxes and dramatic cuts in public spending
• Welfare


  2015 Osborne introduced living wage to support least well payed

  Emphasised commitment to NHS