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The Conservative Party and the Constitution : Policies, Paradigms and Silence
The Conservative Party and the Constitution : Policies, Paradigms and Silence
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Author(s): Pitt, Daniel
ISBN No.: 9781526183118
Pages: 240
Year: 202606
Format: Trade Cloth (Hard Cover)
Price: $ 182.00
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available (Forthcoming)

The Conservative Party and the Constitution is a compelling exploration of the Conservative Party's pivotal role in shaping Britain's constitutional landscape over nearly two centuries. Drawing on extensive archival research, interviews with key figures, and a rich array of historical sources, this book traces the Party's evolving relationship with the British. It examines how Conservative leaders, from Peel to Sunak, have navigated constitutional challenges - parliamentary reform, devolution, and European integration - while balancing tradition with pragmatic adaptation or not constitutional adaptation at all. This is conducted through meticulous analysis, and the book reveals the Conservatives' statecraft, blending ideological consistency with strategic flexibility to maintain power and influence, as well as the party's lack of priority for the British constitution. This authoritative work offers fresh insights into the Conservative Party's enduring legacy, appealing to historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in British politics. It underscores the Conservatives' complex relationship with constitutional change. A must-read for understanding the interplay of tradition, power, and reform in Britain's constitutional history, this book is a vital contribution to political scholarship.


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