Ideologies
- Created by: Sian Morgan
- Created on: 28-11-13 09:22
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- Political Ideologies
- Conservatism
- Until 70's dominant force was 'One Nation Toryism'
- Upper class, have a duty of care to less wealthy
- Respect for the institutions of power
- Respect for the monarch and the C.O.E
- Protection of Property
- Law and Order
- Defence of the country
- Evolution, not, Revolution
- 'Thatcherites' radical economical approach. Low taxation, reduce governments public spending
- Liberalism
- Classic Liberals believe no gov intervention, low taxation, freedom of trade between nations
- Progressive Liberals believe if society wants to progress, the government need to take a more active role
- Liberal Democrats formed from a merger in 1988 between the Liberal party and the Social Democratic Party
- After Labour won in 1997, Lib Dems took a more left wing approach
- 2010 coalition with Conservatives
- Supports cuts in public spending
- Faction = Social Liberals make up the majority of the party. Mainstream. Vince Cable e.g.
- Orange Book liberals = Smaller , make up around 25-30% , Classically Liberal, David Laws e.g.
- Socialism
- Basic principles: Better life for citizens Equality both socially and economically State ownership is preferable Economy managed by government Progressive taxes Freedom of religion and speech
- Founded in 1900. Original constitution was classic socialist goals
- In order to appeal to a wider audience, policies have been moderated and appeal more socialist in 'Spirit'
- After 1979 defeat, some more moderate members broke away to form the SDP
- 1979-81 moved further to the left. BAD MOVE
- Gradually abandoned socialist traditional values
- Softening led to landslide victory in 1997
- New Labour = Right of centre, majority, represented by Fabien society
- Old Labour = Traditional Socialists. Small minority. Reject New Labour. Groups such as Tribune
- Conservatism
- Conservatism
- Until 70's dominant force was 'One Nation Toryism'
- Upper class, have a duty of care to less wealthy
- Respect for the institutions of power
- Respect for the monarch and the C.O.E
- Protection of Property
- Law and Order
- Defence of the country
- Evolution, not, Revolution
- 'Thatcherites' radical economical approach. Low taxation, reduce governments public spending
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