To What Extent Is The Conservative Party Under David Cameron Still A
To what extent is the Conservative Party under David Cameron still a 'New Right' party?
David Cameron took over as Conservative Party leader in 2005. Due to his privileged background, upbringing and education many see him as the stereotypical Tory politician, supportive of those with money, out of touch with the problems faced by the working classes and stuck in the traditional values of a bygone age. We have seen since he became Prime Minister however that he is far more liberal than many of his fellow Party members.
Whilst many within the Conservative Party still believe themselves to be on the Right of the Political Spectrum it has become clear that under Cameron’s leadership the Party has slowly but surely edged its way toward the centre of British Politics. We can see that apart from retaining a few of the traditional Conservative principles the Party has become more liberal in its stance, this could be attributed in part to the Coalition Government but more, in my opinion, to David Cameron’s personal opinions.
This has left a vacuum on the far-right which has now been filled by UKIP who encompass the traditional Conservative mind-set. We can see however that not all within Cameron’s’ Party are happy with the centralisation and so a number have jumped ship to join Farage’s party.
Parallels can be drawn between Cameron and his predecessor, Margaret Thatcher: Cameron is a supporter of the free market economy; has voiced his support of foreign investment; supports a competitive market which brings benefits like jobs and cheaper prices. Cameron has spoken publicly about the need for the free market economy and said that they were the “best imaginable force for improving human wealth and happiness”.
Cameron has invested huge amounts of money into the NHS, to not only make short-term improvements but ensure the future of the publicly-funded health service as an establishment that is a source of national pride. Cameron's passionate commitment to the NHS stemmed
David Cameron took over as Conservative Party leader in 2005. Due to his privileged background, upbringing and education many see him as the stereotypical Tory politician, supportive of those with money, out of touch with the problems faced by the working classes and stuck in the traditional values of a bygone age. We have seen since he became Prime Minister however that he is far more liberal than many of his fellow Party members.
Whilst many within the Conservative Party still believe themselves to be on the Right of the Political Spectrum it has become clear that under Cameron’s leadership the Party has slowly but surely edged its way toward the centre of British Politics. We can see that apart from retaining a few of the traditional Conservative principles the Party has become more liberal in its stance, this could be attributed in part to the Coalition Government but more, in my opinion, to David Cameron’s personal opinions.
This has left a vacuum on the far-right which has now been filled by UKIP who encompass the traditional Conservative mind-set. We can see however that not all within Cameron’s’ Party are happy with the centralisation and so a number have jumped ship to join Farage’s party.
Parallels can be drawn between Cameron and his predecessor, Margaret Thatcher: Cameron is a supporter of the free market economy; has voiced his support of foreign investment; supports a competitive market which brings benefits like jobs and cheaper prices. Cameron has spoken publicly about the need for the free market economy and said that they were the “best imaginable force for improving human wealth and happiness”.
Cameron has invested huge amounts of money into the NHS, to not only make short-term improvements but ensure the future of the publicly-funded health service as an establishment that is a source of national pride. Cameron's passionate commitment to the NHS stemmed