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The Conservative Party (Development in 21st Century (Theresa May signalled…
The Conservative Party
Origins
Once universal suffrage was introduced in Britain in 1928, the party reinvented itself to appeal to a broader range of supporters.
Benjamin Disraeli (1869-81) developed one-nation conservatism to attract support from new working-class voters.
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Ideas
'Compassionate conservatism' was adopted by David Cameron: it combined Thatcherite free-market economic policies with more liberal social policies (e.g. gay marriage) and concern for the welfare of both society and the environment.
Austerity was the key feature of Cameron's governments. The 2008 financial crisis left Britain with a massive deficit and a growing national debt: the Conservatives responded by cutting public spending.
Thatcherism was a much more radical, neo-liberal version of conservatism. it was part of the New Right movement that included US president Ronald Reagan.
There have been many battles between eurosceptics and europhiles: even after the 2016 vote to leave the EU, debates continue between Brexiteers and Remainers.
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