The Conservative Party and the Constitution - (New Perspectives on the Right) by Daniel Pitt (Hardcover)

About the Book

The Conservative Party and the Constitution explores the Conservative Party's pivotal role in shaping Britain's constitution, blending tradition with pragmatic reform.

Book Synopsis

The Conservative Party and the Constitution examines the profound influence on Britain's constitutional framework over nearly two centuries. Through rigorous analysis, it traces how Tory leaders navigated parliamentary reform, devolution, and Brexit, balancing tradition with pragmatic adaptation. Drawing on exclusive interviews, archival records, and historical sources, the book reveals the Party's statecraft and offers fresh insights into the Conservatives' role in shaping modern governance. Essential for historians, political scientists, and those engaged with British politics, this study illuminates the dynamic interplay of power, ideology, and constitutional change, making it a vital contribution to understanding Britain's constitutional history.

From the Back Cover

The Conservative Party and the Constitution is a compelling exploration of the Conservative Party's pivotal role in shaping Britain's constitutional landscape over nearly two centuries. Drawing on extensive archival research, interviews with key figures, and a rich array of historical sources, this book traces the Party's evolving relationship with the British. It examines how Conservative leaders, from Peel to Sunak, have navigated constitutional challenges - parliamentary reform, devolution, and European integration - while balancing tradition with pragmatic adaptation or not constitutional adaptation at all. This is conducted through meticulous analysis, and the book reveals the Conservatives' statecraft, blending ideological consistency with strategic flexibility to maintain power and influence, as well as the party's lack of priority for the British constitution. This authoritative work offers fresh insights into the Conservative Party's enduring legacy, appealing to historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in British politics. It underscores the Conservatives' complex relationship with constitutional change. A must-read for understanding the interplay of tradition, power, and reform in Britain's constitutional history, this book is a vital contribution to political scholarship.

About the Author

Dr Daniel Pitt is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Buckingham, a Lecturer at the University of Hull and is a Visiting Researcher at Ludovika University.