The Conservative Effect, 2010–2024
The Conservative Effect, 2010–2024
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USDAfter 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.
- With a general election on the horizon, this is the authoritative guide to the last fourteen successive years of Conservative power, capturing a distinct moment in historical and political discourse
- Unrivalled near-universal coverage of the entire governing program in each policy and political area
- Edited by two experienced political historians who continue to play an active role in the creation of contemporary history
- Chapters by the top academics and commentators on UK politics and policy areas
Reviews & endorsements
‘damning indictment of Tory rule…15 nearly always brutal judgements…probing the differences governments make shorn of the distortions of party-politics and the ephemera of day-to-day public debate…should be read by all political geeks, but most of all, if he can find the time, by the man who will next occupy No 10, Keir Starmer. It offers a withering obituary on a political chapter that has done much harm and little good.' Mark Hennessy, Irish Time
‘The Conservative Effect explores how theatrical short-termism & specious rhetoric defined 14 years of mis-rule.’ Rowan Williams, New Statesman
‘… a well-timed assessment by expert contributors of the succession of Conservative governments from 2010 to the defeat in July 2024.’ Patricia Thane, Society
‘… a must-read book …’ Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs
‘… a well-timed assessment by expert contributors of the succession of Conservative governments from 2010 to the defeat in July 2024.’ Patricia Thane, Society
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August 2024Adobe eBook Reader
9781009473125
0 pages
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Table 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.
