The Conservative Party: Leaders, Crises and Brexit from Thatcher to Boris Johnson
Learn about the ideology of the Conservative Party, as well as its feuds, factions, and divisions. Explore how, why and where the party has had its successes and failures.
The Conservative Party is one of the most successful and oldest political parties in the UK. How has it managed to stay in power? Why is the party so divided? Crucially, what is its relationship with Europe? This course will give students an insight into the ideology of the Conservative Party, as well as its feuds, factions and divisions. By examining the trajectory of the party from Thatcher to today, students will receive an overview of the complexities of such a successful group of politicians. Looking at topics such as Brexit and referendums, the course will enlighten students as to how, why and where the party has had its successes and failures. This is recommended for any students who might want to pursue history or politics at university.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
What Do the Conservatives Care About?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Thatcher: A New Branch of Conservatism?
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Thatcher to Major and the European Problem
60 minutes
Lesson 4
The Conservatives in the Time of Labour's Greatest Successes
60 minutes
Lesson 5
The Notting Hill Conservative Project
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Road to Referendum
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Theresa May and a Divided Party
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Boris Johnson: COVID-19, Brexit, and the Greatest Majority Since Thatcher
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Essay Writing
Forming Opinions
Thinking Flexibly
Educator
Ticiana A
Oxford History Enthusiast
Oxford graduate Ticiana specialises in teaching history and politics or how to get into Oxbridge to study either subject; however, she also has a keen passion for languages and can help you prepare for your modern foreign language GCSE exams!
