Wednesday, October 28, 2026

History of the Conservative Party Constitution Episode 13

 Do you remember?

One of the early proposals for the new Conservative Party Constitution was that in a Referendum of Party members they would be able to vote on the Conservative Party General Election manifesto. Guess what? It was quickly dropped like a ton of bricks! With Thanks to BBC TV, Feb 1998 Launch of Fresh Future with Robin Oakley.


Wednesday, October 21, 2026

History of the Conservative Party Constitution Episode 12

January 1998. The establishment try to push through a Constitution which no one has seen! The first ever Constituency Association has been expelled!

With thanks to BBC Around Westminster



Monday, October 12, 2026

History of the Conservative Party Constitution. Episode 11

 History of the Conservative Party Constitution. Episode 11

Do Conservatives remember how they felt after the defeat by Labour in the General Election of 1997? The Candidates for Leadership started lining up!