The Conservatives have had a terrible few years – these are the three first steps to recovery in 2025

By Andrew S. Roe-Crines, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in British Politics, University of Liverpool

The Conservatives have faced a number of crises since emerging as one of the largest parties in British politics. These crises, which are well documented and analysed by historians of the party, were overcome with strong leadership, determination to shake off the pressures from outside, or ruthless determination to survive, no matter the odds.

Longevity, for the party, has been enabled by a clear survival instinct, which immediately points to solutions for problems. For example, the…

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