ETV that the ideas of the established political parties have now radically changed from their historical origins (last yrs source Q) Flashcards

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Conservatives not changed

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  • They remain one nationist - e.g. Cameron’s hug a hoodie campaign and Boris’ levelling up.
  • Also remain new right - e.g. brexit and the Rwanda policy
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Conservatives have changed

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  • Less focus on one nationism and more on populism e.g. Boris and Truss. “No fixed nostrum” - pragmatic with no set ideology
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Labour not changed

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  • Old Labour elements include - nationalization of energy and trains, raised minimum wage, VAT on private school fees, Mental Health Bill
  • New Labour elements - winter fuel allowance cuts, 2 child benefits cap, “tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime”
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Labour changed

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No longer old labour - less focus on working class, 36% of ABC1 and 33% of C2DE voted labour
all in society are supported rather than just the working class, shift to mixed economy, abandonment of idea of collectivism (no mention in 2019 or 2024 manifesto)

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