The Conservative Effect, 2010–2024: 14 Wasted Years?
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After fourteen years of Conservative government, we rightly ask what changed for the better or worse during this prolonged period of power? The country experienced significant challenges including austerity, Brexit and Covid: did they militate against the government's making more lasting impact? Bringing together some of the leading authorities in the field, this book examines the impact of Conservative rule on a wide range of economic, social, foreign and governmental areas. Anthony Seldon, Tom Egerton and their team uncover the ultimate 'Conservative effect' on the United Kingdom. With powerful insights and fresh perspectives, this is an intriguing study for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of the Conservative government's influence on our nation. Drawing the immediate lessons from the last fourteen years will be pivotal if the country is to rejuvenate and flourish in the future. Review: Britain's Lost Years. - Although the period covered is of several Conservative Administrations the central focus is on the maladministration of the Johnson and Truss years which will take many years of recovery. Although the recent general election has cleaned out most of the Augean Stables many of the new intake arenew to the job and the scale of the problems are huge and will require years to repair. Whether the new members will be up to the task of repairs is the great unknown. Only time will tell. Review: 14 wasted years, judge for yourself. - Written by many authors but only had a quick look, it is a very big book. The little I have read seems very well informed. Looks first class to me.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 Reviews |
G**L
Britain's Lost Years.
Although the period covered is of several Conservative Administrations the central focus is on the maladministration of the Johnson and Truss years which will take many years of recovery. Although the recent general election has cleaned out most of the Augean Stables many of the new intake arenew to the job and the scale of the problems are huge and will require years to repair. Whether the new members will be up to the task of repairs is the great unknown. Only time will tell.
C**N
14 wasted years, judge for yourself.
Written by many authors but only had a quick look, it is a very big book. The little I have read seems very well informed. Looks first class to me.
V**A
Great book with one terrible chapter
Good insight into the Conservative party policies. However, the chapter by Tim Bale titled ‘The Conservative Party, is TERRIBLE! I have never seen so many parenteses holding whole sentences within, effectively breaking up the whole flow of the text. And it could have been a very interesting chapter, but the author completely killed it. Please, if there is ever going to be another edition, rewrite this chapter!
G**N
Good Read
Great book. Lovely read. Glad I ordered it.
A**S
A fantastic anthology of public policy insights from expert authors.
An informative, expert-led series of essays on the core public policy themes of the Conservative governments of 2010-2024. My core criticism is in relation to conclusions around environmental policy, which are largely supportive of Conservative policy action, but no mention is made of the water quality in rivers. Granted it is hard to summarise 14 years in one book but this felt a glaring oversight.
G**R
Excellent read
A detailed, intelligent, well informed assessment of 14 years of Conservative government. A really powerful read. Highly recommended.
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