Conservatif Effect 2010-2024

After fourteen years of Conservative government, we rightly ask what changed for the better or worse during this prolonged period of power? The country experienced significant challenges including austerity, Brexit and Covid: did they militate against the government's making more lasting impact? Bringing together some of the leading authorities in the field, this book examines the impact of Conservative rule on a wide range of economic, social, foreign and governmental areas. Anthony Seldon, Tom Egerton and their team uncover the ultimate 'Conservative effect' on the United Kingdom. With powerful insights and fresh perspectives, this is an intriguing study for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of the Conservative government's influence on our nation. Drawing the immediate lessons from the last fourteen years will be pivotal if the country is to rejuvenate and flourish in the future.

List of contents

Introduction: what difference do governments make? Anthony Seldon; 1. Thirteen wasted years? (1951-1964) Peter Kellner; 2. External shocks Tom Egerton; 3. The economy Paul Johnson, Carl Emmerson and Nick Ridpath; 4. Foreign and defence Michael Clarke; 5. Health Rachel Sylvester; 6. Education Alan Smithers; 7. Environment Dieter Helm; 8. Parting the unions Brendan O'Leary; 9. Society and health inequalities Michael Marmot and Clare Bambra; 10. Science Jon Agar; 11. Culture John Kampfner; 12. Government, parliament and the constitution Meg Russell; 13. The Conservative Party Tim Bale; 14. The realigning party system Paul Webb; 15. Elections and voting John Curtice; Conclusion: Fourteen wasted years? The verdict Anthony Seldon and Tom Egerton.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Egerton, Anthony Seldon
• Assisted by: Tom Egerton (Editor), Anthony Seldon (Editor), Seldon Anthony (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2024
• EAN: 9781009473088
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0947308-8
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Political Parties, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, 21st Century, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social issues & processes, Social and ethical issues, Political control and freedoms, Political Control & Freedoms, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Political parties and party platforms, Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideologies, Right-of-centre democratic ideologies