In 1945 there was a strong ID with political parties
1951 3.5 million are members of a party
The slow evolution of party system and two party system
Disraeli said without a party there can be no democracy.
Max Weber said parties live in a house pf power
How should Britain be governed after parliament took over from the king
Whigs and Tories and elections
Parties develop after the battle between king and parliament
Whigs anti James Tories pro James
No obvious date when Conservatives begin. Sometime in the 18th century
1830 parties may have formed Conservatives opposed to change because of the French Revolution
1846 Part split over corn laws some Peelites merged with Liberals.
Who are the current contending factions in the Conservative party
1860 voluntary members first to organise to win votes
1867 national union to select and support candidates. Central Office Disraeli founder
The strong organisation allows no fear of democracy and keeps extreme right out.
The mass organisation of the party had an effect on Britain
Primrose league mass support for canvassing and social life.
Oldest party in democratic word
Most successful party
working class have conservative leanings
2/3rds of 20th century conservative government. Just 4 left wing governments in the 20th century
1/3rd working class support conservatives. 90% of self employed vote conservative.
Research shows working class culturally conservative
Hostility to immigration cause working class to vote conservative
W/C attitudes to EU and immigration are conservative
Women are more inclined to vote conservative
Conservatives are most successful when voters are frightened
Fear of radical left
