The British Conservative Party
Divisions Over European Policy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8041982 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Garry (0000-0002-2089-3817, School of International Relations, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1995 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 170-189 |
| Publication date | 1995-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402389508425112 |
| OpenAlex | W1998958019 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 31 |
| References cited | 8 |
This article uses evidence from a survey of Conservative MPs to assess the importance of the divide over European policy in the British Conservative party. One key consequence of the conflict over Europe is its effect on the party leadership. Tensions over EC policy played a very substantial part in Margaret Thatcher's downfall and they continue to affect the premiership of her successor, John Major
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| Unique citing works | 31 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,07 |
| Citation span | 1997 - 2025 (29) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 31 |