This book explores the process of rebuilding the
Conservative Party under David Cameron's leadership since 2005. It traces the
different elements of the renewal strategy - ideological reconstruction policy
reappraisal and enhanced electoral appeal - and identifies constraints from
different sections of the Party, including the parliamentary party and the
grassroots membership. It also explores the extent to which long-standing
intra-party divisions exacerbated difficulties for the exercise of leadership.
The process of renewal has been through a number of stages and its progress has been indirect rather than linear. Although the project has been relatively successful in some respects the extent to which it has created a new Conservative Party remains contested. This book provides essential background and analysis, and will be of interest to students and scholars of British politics and government.
The process of renewal has been through a number of stages and its progress has been indirect rather than linear. Although the project has been relatively successful in some respects the extent to which it has created a new Conservative Party remains contested. This book provides essential background and analysis, and will be of interest to students and scholars of British politics and government.