political ideology

what is ideology?

fundamental principles that propose specific reforms to society and a vision of what an ideal society would look like

what is the ideology of the labour party?

democratic socialism

what is the ideology of the liberal democrats?

liberalism

what is the ideology of the SNP and plaid crymru?

nationalism

what do broad churches or catch-all parties do?

comprise members of different political shades

what are some of the historic labour policies?

keynesian economics, investment in public services, public ownership, and universal welfare

what are some of the historic conservative policies?

free market economics, right to buy, private ownership, and limited welfare

what was 1970-80's politics considered as?

partisan

what were features of the socialist labour party in 1970-80's politics?

union influence, nationalisation, public ownership and anti EEC

what were features of the new right Thatcherism government in 1970-80's politics?

neo-liberal economics, individualism, privatisation, and pro EEC

what was 1990-2000's politics considered as?

centre ground and catch-all parties

what were features of the new labour government in 1990-2000's politics?

free market economics, private-public ownership, investment, and pro europe

what were features of the compassionate conservative Cameron government in 1990-2000's politics?

free market economics, privatisation, and euro scepticism

what was 2010's politics considered as?

the return to partisan politics

what were features of the old labour Corbyn government in 2010 politics?

nationalisation, welfare state, social justice and progressive tax

what were features of the one nation May/Johnson conservative government in 2010 politics?

privatisation, free market economics, immigration and brexit