Policies and Politics Under Prime Minister Edward Heath (Palgrave Studies in Political Leadership)

'This exciting and innovative new collection examines Edward Heath and his impact on the leadership of the Conservative Party. The book benefits substantially from contributions by a wide range of experts on the ideology, leadership, membership and support base of the Conservative Party. We learn much about Heath's importance and significance as a major player in British politics through outstandingly thorough archival research and rigorous analysis by leading political scientists. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in party politics.' -Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool, UK This book explores the political and intellectual significance of Edward Heath's leadership of the Conservative Party. It contains a series of original and distinctive chapters that feature extensive archival materials and original insights from leading political scientists and historians. The volume contributes significantly to our understanding of Conservative Party politics, leadership, and conservatism more broadly. Andrew S. Roe-Crines is Senior Lecturer of British Politics at the University of Liverpool, UK. Timothy Heppell is Associate Professor of British Politics at the University of Leeds, UK Front Matter ....Pages i-xv The Heath Premiership: Existing Academic Perspectives (Andrew S. Roe-Crines, Timothy Heppell)....Pages 1-18 The Conservative Party Leadership Election of 1965 (Thomas McMeeking)....Pages 19-39 Modernising Conservatism in Opposition Under Heath (Mark Garnett)....Pages 41-61 The 1970 General Election (Martin Farr)....Pages 63-86 Competition and Credit Control, Monetary Performance, and the Perception of Macroeconomic Failure: The Heath Government and the Road to Brexit (James Silverwood)....Pages 87-113 Industrial Relations: Reappraising the Industrial Relations Act 1971 (Sam Warner)....Pages 115-140 Social Security Policy (Ruth Davidson)....Pages 141-164 The Heath Government and Local Government Reform (David Jeffery)....Pages 165-187 Northern Ireland (Shaun McDaid, Catherine McGlynn)....Pages 189-209 Entry into the European Communities (Peter Dorey)....Pages 211-238 Party Management (Philip Norton)....Pages 239-259 Heath, Powell and the Battle for the Soul of the Conservative Party (Gillian Peele)....Pages 261-291 The Labour Party in Opposition (Timothy Heppell)....Pages 293-316 Edward Heath: Leadership Competence and Capability (Christopher Byrne, Nick Randall, Kevin Theakston)....Pages 317-354 Who Governs? The General Election Defeats of 1974 (Andrew S. Roe-Crines)....Pages 355-375 The Conservative Party Leadership Election of 1975 (Emily Stacey)....Pages 377-397 Margaret Thatcher and the Heath Premiership: Recent History Re-written (Antony Mullen)....Pages 399-420 The Heath Premiership: A Transitional Era? (Timothy Heppell, Andrew S. Roe-Crines)....Pages 421-442 Back Matter ....Pages 443-446