Established political parties Flashcards
What did Thatcherism advocate for? (5)
-Control of public spending
-Privatisation
-legal limits on trade unions
-A tough approach to law and order
-assertion of British interests over EU
How did John Major represent the continuation off Thatcherism
-Privatisation of coal and railways
BUT projected a less confrontational image
How did Cameron gain popularity
Identified himself as a ‘liberal conservative’, tolerant of minority groups
-Showed interest in the environment
Cameron’s economic policy
-Priority to reduce the budget deficit
-“Austerity programme” cut funding for public services
Cameron’s welfare policy
-Intended to cut costs and encourage people to be self-reliant
-Implemented a radical overhaul to the NHS, allowing the private sector to compete
Cameron’s policy on law and order
Balanced approach- promoted a “rehabilitation revolution”
-Supported tough sentencing for certain crimes, esp. after 2011 London Riots
What was in the Labour 1918 constitution
Clause 4- committed to campaign for the “common ownership of the means of production”
-Nationalise key industries
How were Labour social democrats between 1945-79 (3)
Aimed to manage capitalism, so it did not exploit the workforce.
-Emphasised the importance of welfare policy in creating a fair society
-Creation of comprehensive schools, greater equality of opportunity
Last sign of ‘old Labour’
Michael Foot-1983 election.
-Hard-line socialist programme, further nationalisation, increase taxes and spending
What were the key features of New Labour (3)
-Emphasis on wealth creation
-Responsibility in nations finances
-Influence of liberal ideology on Labour thinking
When did One Nation Conservatism peak?
Generation after WW2, pragmatic, non-ideological approach.
Balanced free enterprise with state intervention in economic/social policy
New Labour law and order policies
ASBO (Anti-Social Behaviour orders)- Tough on crime and the causes of crime
