is the present conservative party more influence by 'one nation' or 'new right' ideals?

one nation= keynesian economics, some social reforms, traditional hierarchy, welfare state, nationalism. The New Right= smaller welfare state, no state obligation to the less fortunate, free market economy, human imperfection

a03

new right dominates

theme 1

economy

weak 1

in 2023 and 2024, the conservatives were criticised by many RW members for not committing to significant tax cuts (notably income tax)

strong 1

they were still committed to tax cuts in the future

• 2024 manifesto promised significant tax cuts, including abolition of national insurance for the self-employed

theme 2

foreign affairs

weak 2

successive conservative governments have reduced spending on the military

• 2016/17, only 44.6M, the lowest in the 21st century

strong 2

the conservatives have negotiated a hard Brexit

• nationalistic and British values of an independent UK

They also tried to curb immigration with their Rwanda plan

• no state obligation to the less fortunate such as immigrants who are not viewed as needing help

theme 3

environment

weak 3

they have shown a commitment to environmental concerns and have taken action to cut pollutions

• in 2019, they set a target of net 0 for 2050 but without what Sunak called “unaffordable eco-zealotry”

strong 3

they were willing to delay significant green issues for economic priorities

• in 2023, sunak announced these delays, such as a delay in new petrol and diesel cars from 2030-2035 for phasing out