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How effective was Peel in restoring and reuniting his party in the period from 1832-1841? The fact that the Conservatives, under Peel, managed to reverse ignominious defeat to Earl Grey's Whigs into resounding electoral success within a decade appears to confirm rather unequivocally the idea that under Peel, his party enjoyed a period of widespread restoration and re-unification. However, as later divisions over the Corn Laws and other issues show, electoral success is not necessarily conclusive evidence of the Conservative's success in redefining themselves, nor accomplishment in healing old divisions within the party. What is more, where there clearly were steps taken forward in these areas, it is often unclear as to the extent to which Peel was himself responsible. This is especially marked when Peel's own attitude towards his party is considered, in that he tended to see them as a tool through which he could carry...

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