Key ideas in office

Question 1

Conviction politics

Answer 1

Politics should be rooted in the fundamental beliefs of the political leader rather than in consensus and compromise
Heath’s U-Turn is an example

Question 2

Economy

Answer 2

Against dependency culture, high tax, powerful unions
Valued hard work, low tax (reward for your effort), individual enterprise, economy efficiency

Question 3

Rule of law

Answer 3

Felt you should trust the law to defend your rights
Suspicious of radical protest (strikes, marches)
Felt reform should be through elections

Question 4

Nationalisation

Answer 4

Opposed interference in British affairs by other countries