UK Politics- Political Parties: Labour/Conservative

Labour Party- Ideology

Internationalism, Social democracy, state intervention in economy, nationalization, welfare state, social justice

Conservative Party- Ideology

Eurosceptisicm, free market economy, privatization/free enterprise, limited welfare, conservatism

What did Blair do to clause IV?

Changed it from encouraging nationalization to supporting privatization, individual economic ventures over collectivism and generating more wealth to put into welfare

Therese Coffey- "The role of the government is..."

"not to provide free food"

Labour policy (2019)- Foreign Affairs

Stop the sell of arms to Saudi Arabia, keep trident, another EU referendum

Conservative policy - Foreign Affairs

Giving £2.3bn worth of military aid to Ukraine, keep trident, Brexit by Jan 2020

Labour policy- Welfare

Scrap universal credit, make basic dentistry free, bring back Education Maintenance Allowance

Conservative policy- Welfare

Continue universal credit, Boris Covid furlough scheme

Labour policy- Economy

2019 manifesto means tax rise for those earning under 80k, nationalise big key industries (energy firms, BT, national grid), raise minimum wage to £10

Conservative policy- Economy

2019 manifesto announces no rises to VAT, national insurance or income tax, Trussonomics removes the additional 45p tax rate for those earning over £150,000

Labour Faction- Old Labour

Ideologically dogmatic, universal welfare, redistribution of wealth, nationalisation, state economic intervention

Labour Faction- New Labour

Pragmatic, targeted welfare, low taxation, mixed economy, triangulation, equality of opportunity

Conservative Faction- New Right

Ideologically dogmatic, neo-liberalism, neo-conservatism

Conservative Faction- One Nation

Pragmatic, organic society, paternalism, welfare state, state economic intervention

Neo-Liberalism

The government should not intervene economically

Neo-Conservatism

The government should set strict social laws to promote order

Which law restricting trade unions have Labour shadow ministers opposed?

Strikes Act

What health policy did Labour and the Conservatives unite over?

They agreed on passing a smoking ban for those born before 2009

How do Labour and the Conservatives agree over the NHS?

Both want to reduce waiting times, both are okay with outsourcing (private involvement)

How are Labour and the Conservatives united on foreign policy?

Both support Gaza ceasefire, both support arms for Ukraine, similar hostile stance on China, both really like NATO

Which of Sunak's controversial foreign policy moves did Starmer express support for?

He supported Sunak's airstrikes in Yemen despite Labour previously arguing the commons should consent to military action

How do Labour and the Conservatives differ on workers rights?

Labour has said they would repeal the Strikes Act and their shadow cabinet condemned it

How are the parties united on law and order?

Both said they wanted stronger and more policing

Differences between Labour and the Conservatives on education?

Labour wants to reduce tax breaks for private schools so they can put more funding into public schooling