Another key point of comparison between both the Cameron and Thatcher led Conservative Governments is that they both had an objective of protecting NHS spending. Thatcher had clear views with respect to what she wanted to do but she was equally a very practical woman. Although she was a keen supporter of the NHS, she had her reservations too. One of Thatcher’s deepest concerns was the political impact of embarking on major changes in the health service. It is thanks to Thatcher who facilitated the fundamental changes in the way we perceive the NHS and the management of this publicly provided service. The establishment of the 1990 reforms, also known as the Ken Clarke reforms, was just one of her involvements. These reforms granted family doctors
who had been seen by many Tories as a future leader of the party lost
Heath’s premiership during the years of 1970 to 1974 presents a period of affluence and appeasement alongside a lack of control indicates that Heath’s reign largely was a failure in maintaining stability. Despite the achievements that Heath implemented like Brittain finally getting into the EEC, the Oil Crisis, U-turn policies and the rest of the economic failures overshadow the policies that provided stability and modernisation establishing that Heath, according to Row ‘was good at policies not politics.’
Though, Professor Armstrong makes very good connections between health care policy reforms and its impact on women, all of these connections are eclipsed by the values encompassed within the Canada Health Act of 1984. Health care to this day is provided on the basis of need rather than financial means, and is accessible to all that require it. Professor Armstrong’s argument is hinged upon the scope of services provided under the public health insurance system, and the subsequent affect of these reforms on women as the main beneficiaries of these services and as workers in these industries. However, these reforms were made to balance the economy, and the downsizing and cutbacks were necessary steps to be taken with respect to this agenda. Moreover, as aforementioned the access to medical services ultimately comes down to need, and the reforms to date are not conducive to an intentional subordination of female interests in the realm of health care. Therefore, I find Professor Armstrong’s critique on Canada’s public health insurance system to be relatively redundant because the universal access to care encompassed within the Canada Health Act transcends the conditional proponents of her arguments of inequality. In other words, I believe she is
... shows a trend that in 1997 it was an Anti-Tory election, and in 2001
The Conservative Party’s Weakness As a Consequence Of Weak Leadership After the resignation of Peel in 1846 the Conservative Party split into three main groupings. The Peelites: loyal supporters of Peel who were unsatisfied with the current Conservative Party, the Ultra Tories who were the immovable, reactionary classical Tories who regarded the party’s sole purpose as being the support and promotion of its backers; the landowners, and finally the Liberal Conservatives who argues that lately the party had lost support and that unless the Tories started to rule in a more liberal fashion they would lose power, the liberals believed that they must retain an aristocratic approach whilst appealing to all sectors of the population. Peel’s resignation meant that there was no real viable candidate to stand in his place as party leader. Bentinck was definitely not ideal, outspoken and often rude he was part of the rapidly disappearing breed of MPs who regarded politics as a hobby that they indulged in for fun, probably the most memorable moment of his career was probably his leading, with Disraeli, of the protectionist opposition to Peel’s repeal of the Corn Laws; compromise was utterly alien to Bentinck’s nature. To no great surprise Bentinck soon resigned (over the “Jewish question”) .The
Tony Blair's Approach to Power Since Labour came into power in 1997 Tony Blair has been criticised by some for being the 'son of Thatcher'. Many say that labour is now following the values and policies similar to that of a Tory government and in particular a Tory government lead by Margaret Thatcher. Before the time of Tony Blair and New Labour, the left wing party stood firm on one value and that was socialism. More on Labours old Values and policies The conservatives on the other hand have very different policies or not so different as some may argue. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher lead the conservative government from 1979-1990 and she made some very radical changes that have stuck.
The Government Style of Britain Lord Hailsham suggested the phrase elective dictatorship in his academic paper written in 1976. Elective dictatorship refers to the fusion of powers of the executive and the legislature; where the legislature is drawn from the executive therefore resulting in dominance of the executive over the legislature. Firstly the executive’s majority in the House of Commons reinforces the executives dominance. Elective dictatorship occurs in conjunction with this situation and that of the governing party, the executive.
The Two Party System of UK It has often been said that the United Kingdom possesses a two party political system. However, any balanced argument on this issue must take into account both the differing perspectives from which this subject can be viewed and the time period which is being evaluated. The two party theory is not universally accepted and many people argue that the UK can best be described as a multi party, dominant party or even a two and a half or three party system, depending on how the subject is approached. The most commonly held view is that Britain is a two party system.
Makarenko, J. (2007, April 1). Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care: Findings and Recommendations | Mapleleafweb.com. Mapleleafweb.com | Canada's Premier Political Education Website!. Retrieved January 26, 2011, from http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/romanow-commission-future-health-care-findings-and-recommendations
The Differences of Gladstone And Disraeli In Their Policies Regarding The British Empire and Foreign Policy
The result of the Francis Report means that the NHS is at a turning point in how all Health Care is delivered, as suggested by NHS employers “28 of Robert Francis' QC's recommendations are for changes to nursing regulation or delivery”.
Social care is an essential fragment of welfare in contemporary Britain. Currently, the disabled and the elderly have a say in regards to their care and can choose the best method of care that suits their lifestyle and individual needs. However, provision of care was not always so versatile; for much of the twentieth century, long term care of any nature remained the responsibility of state run institutions. The service user; as they are referred to as today, had all their rights forfeited, their identity lost and had no input regarding their care plan; on many occasions they were forcefully institutionalised. Therefore, this essay sets out to answer the following questions - What is meant by the term “institutionalisation” and secondly,
Davis, C; Finlay, L; & Bullman, A. (2000) ‘Changing Practice in Health and Social Care, London: Open University Press
It is well known that the British political system is one of the oldest political systems in the world. Obviously, it was formed within the time. The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the constitutional monarchy, providing stability, continuity and national focus. The monarch is the head of state, but only Parliament has the right to create and undertake the legislation. The basis of the United Kingdom’s political system is a parliamentary democracy. Therefore, people think the role of the Queen as worthless and mainly unnecessarily demanding for funding, but is it like that?
Margaret Thatcher became the British Prime Minister during a time of economic recession and political unease. At the start of her ministry in 1979 Britain's economy was suffering with high unemployment and rising inflation. On top of internal issues, Thatcher faced pressure from the brewing cold war between America and the Soviet Union and the increasing demands of the European community. Despite criticism from both conservatives and the Labour party as well as growing disapproval from the public Margaret Thatcher held to her beliefs and implemented a series of new legislation. All in all, Margaret Thatcher's actions, including privatization of industry, reducing the power of unions, and strengthening Britain's relationship with America, set