Tory United Flashcards

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Econ divided?

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1979- thatcher faced a rebellion, code named the gang of 25, 25 one nation wets who threatened to vote against thatchers autumn statement which contained tough monetary policy on inflation

Poll tax brought huge divisions to the Conservative party - triggering a leadership election - thatcher was forced to resign

Boris Johnson levelling up and nationalisation of the rail division

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Econ united

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Resistant to tax rises and large spending
United on campaign and approach to tackling 2008 financial crisis with even moderate wing supporting austerity

1979 united response to tackle crisis

Privatisation

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Brexit divided

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Maastricht bastards anti- led to internal divisions with majors cabinet and ultimately he defeat in 1997

118mp rebellion

Brexit cabinet war room and resignations

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Brexit united

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Overwhelming voted for article 50
Ran a huge pro brexit campaign in 2019 - ultimately leaving the eu
Have always been sceptical party from thatcher

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Rights/defence protection

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HRA - Damien green v Dominic Raab

Gay rights

Covid bill 99mp rebel

Partygate divisions

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Rights/defence united

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Defending British interests abroad
Falklands, gulf war, overwhelming vote for the war on iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine

Policing bill and national boarders

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