National Conservatism: a Tory fringe or the party’s future?

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National Conservatism: a Tory fringe or the party’s future?

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May 19, 2023

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A conference run by a rightwing American thinktank attracted Tory MPs and influencers this week. Is its Trumpish populist philosophy a taste of where the Conservative party is heading?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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May 19, 2023

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