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...

A Larger British Army And An End To Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia

24 December 2005
Tim Montgomerie, Editor of conservativehome.com

Abolish Employers’ National Insurance Contributions And Raise The Minimum Wage

20 March 2005
James Collins

Anti-Euro And Pro-European

31 March 2005
Iain Dale, Conservative candidate for North Norfolk

Controlled Immigration Alongside A More Generous Overseas Development Policy

23 December 2005
Tim Montgomerie, Editor of conservativehome.com

Cutting Pollution And Growing The Economy

16 March 2005
Peter Franklin, Conservative Party Policy Unit

Freedom And Responsibility

02 March 2005
Murdo Fraser, Conservative MSP

Increase Home Ownership And Increase Pull-Through From Temporary To Social Housing

22 December 2005
Scott Kelly, Conservative Party Policy Unit

Less welfare spending, but more effective support

18 April 2005
Nicholas Hillman

More Independence From Europe And More Commitment To Africa

15 March 2005
Tom Greeves, freelance writer

More Prisons And Effective Rehabilitation

19 December 2005
David McLetchie MSP

No Slippery Slope To Euthanasia And Taxpayer Matched Funding For Hospices

27 March 2005
Tim Montgomerie, Editor of conservativehome.com

Reduced Means Testing For Today's Pensioners And Mandatory Saving For Tomorrow's

15 March 2005
Graham Clark, Epsom & Ewell constituency

Reducing The Costs Of Welfare And Restoring Dignity To “Economically Inactive” People

21 March 2005
Cllr Adrian Owens, Finance Portfolio Holder, West Lancashire DistrictCouncil

Scrap Tuition Fees And Find Private Sources Of University Funding

23 March 2005
Nick Wood, former head of media for the Conservative Party

Strengthen Families And Reduce Welfare Dependency

01 March 2005
Jill Kirby, Centre for Policy Studies author

Tax Relief And Dignity For The Lowest Income Families

21 December 2005
Tim Montgomerie, Editor of conservativehome.com

The Licence Fee Gives Britain High Quality Broadcasting But The BBC Shouldn't Get All Of The Revenue

20 December 2005
Tim Montgomerie, Editor of conservativehome.com

Tighter Benefit Conditions For People Who Are Able To Work And More Support For Those Who Are Unable To Work

10 March 2005
David Willetts, MP for Havant