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There have been times when Conservative leaders have appeared moderately rational on the surface – and other moments where they have sounded animal crackers, yet continued to be cherished by their party. This is not that situation. One prominent Conservative failed to inspire attendees when she spoke at her conference, while she offered the provocative rhetoric of anti-immigration sentiment she believed they wanted.

It’s not so much that they’d all arisen with a renewed sense of humanity; rather they were skeptical she’d ever be able to follow through. Effectively, a substitute. Tories hate that. An influential party member apparently called it a “New Orleans funeral”: loud, animated, but nonetheless a goodbye.

Coming Developments for this Party Having Strong Arguments to Make for Itself as the Most Historically Successful Political Organization in Modern Times?

Some are having a fresh look at Robert Jenrick, who was a hard “no” at the outset – but with proceedings winding down, and everyone else has left. Others are creating a interest around a rising star, a young parliamentarian of the latest cohort, who appears as a Shires Tory while filling her social media with anti-migrant content.

Might she become the figurehead to challenge the rival party, now leading the incumbents by a significant margin? Is there a word for overcoming competitors by adopting their policies? And, assuming no phrase fits, perhaps we might borrow one from combat sports?

When Finding Satisfaction In These Developments, in a Downfall Observation Way, in a Just-Deserts Way, That Is Understandable – But Absolutely Bananas

It isn't necessary to look at the US to understand this, or consult Daniel Ziblatt’s influential work, Conservative Parties and the Birth of Democracy: all your cognitive processes is shouting it. Centrist right-wing parties is the crucial barrier resisting the radical elements.

His research conclusion is that representative governments persist by keeping the “elite classes” happy. Personally, I question this as an fundamental rule. It seems as though we’ve been indulging the affluent and connected over generations, at the cost of other citizens, and they rarely appear adequately satisfied to cease desiring to make cuts out of public assistance.

Yet his research is not speculation, it’s an comprehensive document review into the Weimar-era political organization during the pre-war period (combined with the UK Tories circa 1906). When the mainstream right loses its confidence, as it begins to pursue the terminology and symbolic politics of the far right, it hands them the steering wheel.

We Saw Some of This Throughout the EU Exit Process

The former Prime Minister cosying up to an influential advisor was a notable instance – but far-right flirtation has become so pronounced now as to obliterate any other Tory talking points. What happened to the established party members, who prize predictability, preservation, the constitution, the pride of Britain on the international platform?

Why have we lost the reformers, who described the country in terms of powerhouses, not volatile situations? Don’t get me wrong, I didn't particularly support either faction too, but it’s absolutely striking how these ideologies – the one nation Tory, the reformist element – have been eliminated, in favour of constant vilification: of migrants, Muslims, social support users and protesters.

They Walk On Stage to Themes Resembling the Theme Tune to the Television Drama

While discussing positions they oppose. They characterize demonstrations by older demonstrators as “displays of hostility” and use flags – national emblems, Saint George’s flags, all objects bearing a vibrant national tones – as an open challenge to anyone who doesn’t think that complete national identity is the highest ideal a person could possibly be.

There doesn’t seem to be any natural braking system, where they check back in with core principles, their own hinterland, their stated objectives. Each incentive Nigel Farage throws for them, they pursue. Therefore, definitely not, it isn't enjoyable to watch them implode. They are dragging social cohesion into the abyss.