Steven, Martin and Llyr ap Gareth, Owain and Baston, Lewis (2012) The Conservative Party and Devolved National Identities: Scotland and Wales Compared. National Identities, 14 (1). pp. 71-81. ISSN 1469-9907
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Abstract
This article focuses on the role of national identity in the behaviour and performance of the Scottish Conservative Party – the main voice of opposition to devolution in the 1990s. In particular, it will address the apparent flat-lining of its popular vote, arguing that this is a direct consequence of the party doggedly adhering to a more traditional form of ‘unionist nationalism’. This can be contrasted with Wales, where the party has adapted well to devolution, and enjoyed a steady improvement in its electoral performances.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | National Identities |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | devolution ; Conservative Party ; Scotland ; Wales ; identity |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JC Political theory |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Politics & International Relations (Merged into PPR 2010-08-01) |
| ID Code: | 53766 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 30 Apr 2012 14:28 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 20:18 |
| Identification Number: | |
| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/53766 |
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