British Conservative Party and One Nation Politics

David Seawright is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Leeds and a co-director of the Members of Parliament Project. His previous works include An Important Matter of Principle and (edited with David Baker) Britain for and Against Europe?

"The label, One Nation, has been central to the politics of British Conservatism for nearly 150 years. Often used as code in internal conflicts or as short-hand for a complex electoral strategy, it has seldom been analysed systematically. David Seawright's book addresses and remedies this by exploring the evolution of the concept of One Nation politics, locating it in the party's history and demonstrating its continued importance in contemporary Conservatism. The British Conservative Party and One Nation Politics is a significant contribution to our understanding Conservative politics in Britain." --Andrew Taylor, Professor of Politics,University of Sheffield.

• 1. Introduction: The Conservative Party and One Nation, Food For Thought? Part One. The Conservative Mindset.; 2.One Nation Conservatism: Ethos and Doctrine Apart?; 3.Pamphleteers: 'Let the Dog See the Rabbit'.; 4.A Great Moving Left Show?; 5.Doctrinal Factions or Tendency Ethos? Part Two. Domestic Policy.; 6.Party Policy 1950-1974.; 7.Party Policy 1975-2005. Part Three. Overseas Policy.; 8.Europe and Beyond.; 9.Conclusion: Further refreshment at the springs of doctrine? Bibliography.