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“The unpopularity of their policies was the most important reason why the Conservatives were out of office 1846-1866” How far do you agree?
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"The unpopularity of their policies was the most important reason why the Conservatives were out of office 1846-1866" How far do you agree? The Repeal of the Corn Laws introduced by Sir Robert Peel in 1846 generated a great deal of bitterness among his MPs and their voters This policy was the foundation to the weakness of the Conservative party and resulted in a deep division which split the party and its supporters. This resulted in a disorganised and inefficient party and was a cause of their struggle for power. A lack of compromise, failure to recognise the fundamental interests of its supporters and internal conflict all led to the downfall of the party. In the years between 1846 and 1866 the Conservative party held power on only two occasions, firstly in 1852 and again between 1858 and 1859. Conservative policies in these years included both the budget of 1852 and...
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