Conservative party

Question 1

Origins

Answer 1

-Late 17th century Tory Party, an aristocratic group that came together in defence of the crown and the Church
-1830s, under the leadership of Sir Robert Peel, it was dedicated to defence against revolution
-Importance was placed on gradual reform in order to protect and conserve established institutions

Question 2

One Nation

Answer 2

-Originally associated with PM Benjamin Disraeli
-Paternalistic social policy, noblesse oblige
-‘Patriotic’ foreign policy, aim of strengthening national unity
-Broadly accepted changes introduced by Atlee government, post-war consensus