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To what extent was Conservative political weakness (1846-1866) the result of poor leadership?
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To what extent was Conservative political weakness (1846-1866) the result of poor leadership? The vociferously fought issue of Corn Law repeal culminated in a victory for the free traders but a complete split in the Conservative Party, which would not gain a lasting position of power until 1867. Conservative strength or weakness, in this period, rested on whether the 'Peelite' faction could be enticed into rejoining the other, protectionist Conservatives, or whether the Conservatives could increase their popularity dramatically, so as to gain a majority without any need for support from certain Peelites, Radicals, Irish or Whigs. Neither of these 'goals' was achieved between 1846 and 1866, as is made clear by the lack of any Conservative administration exceeding just a few months. There are several reasons why they were not, and whilst poor leadership had perhaps some input, other factors were equally, if not more, responsible. It is fair for one to surmise...
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