Tory United Flashcards
Econ divided?
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
Econ united
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
Brexit divided
Maastricht bastards anti- led to internal divisions with majors cabinet and ultimately he defeat in 1997
118mp rebellion
Brexit cabinet war room and resignations
Brexit united
Overwhelming voted for article 50
Ran a huge pro brexit campaign in 2019 - ultimately leaving the eu
Have always been sceptical party from thatcher
Rights/defence protection
HRA - Damien green v Dominic Raab
Gay rights
Covid bill 99mp rebel
Partygate divisions
Rights/defence united
Defending British interests abroad
Falklands, gulf war, overwhelming vote for the war on iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine
Policing bill and national boarders