Deeper and Broader
The ‘And theory’ argues for a deeper and broader conservatism. It argues, for example, that 'traditional' conservative beliefs in lower taxation or Euro-scepticism can be more acceptable to floating voters if those policies are humanised by being rooted in commitments to social and international justice. For example, a tough policy on immigration is sounder (ethically and electorally) if it is accompanied by a strong commitment to international development. A strong international development agenda (adventurously promoted and not just announced in a tick box kind of way) reassures moderate voters who want to know that sealed borders don’t also mean a closed mind to the needs of the world’s poorest people...