Political Parties - The Conservative Party (Edexcel spec focus)

This is a lesson introducing a deep dive into the different UK political parties. It is designed with the Edexcel Government and Politics specification in mind.

The lesson covers:

• An introductory look at the political spectrum
• The origins of the Conservative Party
• The changing ideologies of-
  - One-Nation Conservatism
  - The New Right
  - Post-Thatcherism (with specific details on new developments under May)
• Modern policies on:
  - The economy (with the difference between Cameron and May recognised)
  - Law and order
  - Welfare
  - Foreign policy