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| − | '''Renewing One Nation''' was a research team within Conservative Central Office run by [[Tim Montgomerie]] and launched by [[William Hague]], 'in order to develop new ways of tackling persistent social problems.' Its homepage stated that, 'It will build relationships with volunteers, charities and faith communities who have a heart for building a more inclusive society.' <ref>Internet Archive, [http://web.archive.org/web/20010723141945/http://www.renewingonenation.com/ Renewing One Nation, 23 July 2001]</ref> It was a predecessors to the [[Centre for Social Justice]] <ref>Chris Cook, '[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/12400596-16ac-11df-aa09-00144feab49a.html#ixzz1EW6yMCUJ Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine]', ''Financial Times'', 12 February 2010</ref> and claimed that the [[Conservative Party|Conservative Party's]] proposed | + | '''Renewing One Nation''' was a research team within Conservative Central Office run by [[Tim Montgomerie]] and launched by [[William Hague]], 'in order to develop new ways of tackling persistent social problems.' Its homepage stated that, 'It will build relationships with volunteers, charities and faith communities who have a heart for building a more inclusive society.' <ref>Internet Archive, [http://web.archive.org/web/20010723141945/http://www.renewingonenation.com/ Renewing One Nation, 23 July 2001]</ref> It was a predecessors to the [[Centre for Social Justice]] <ref>Chris Cook, '[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/12400596-16ac-11df-aa09-00144feab49a.html#ixzz1EW6yMCUJ Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine]', ''Financial Times'', 12 February 2010</ref> and claimed that the [[Conservative Party|Conservative Party's]] proposed tax cuts would 'foster a compassionate society where people are rewarded for taking responsibility for themselves, their families and their communities.' <ref>Internet Archive, [http://web.archive.org/web/20010723141945/http://www.renewingonenation.com/ Renewing One Nation, RENEWING CIVIL SOCIETY How Conservatives will empower Britain's good neighbours, 23 July 2001]</ref> According to [[Chris Cook]]: |
<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">[Tim Montgomerie] met with [[Jonathan Sacks]] (now [[Lord Sacks]]), Britain’s chief rabbi, who helped line up £300,000 funding from [[Stanley Kalms|Sir Stanley Kalms]], a Tory donor. The only condition was that the organisation be non-denominational – and so Renewing One Nation was born, to run alongside the CCF. The new group largely recruited from the [[CCF]] and continued its policy work on poverty. Within the party, [[David Willetts]], the Tories’ foremost intellectual and my former employer, became a helper despite his own agnosticism. The atheist [[Oliver Letwin]], now the Tory head of policy, also offered support. And the Jewish [[Daniel Finkelstein]], then head of party policy and now executive editor at ''[[The Times]]'', backed the project, too. Of Montgomerie’s notable internal supporters, only one was Christian: [[David Lidington]], an MP in the party’s higher echelons. <ref>Chris Cook, '[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/12400596-16ac-11df-aa09-00144feab49a.html#ixzz1EW6yMCUJ Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine]', ''Financial Times'', 12 February 2010</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">[Tim Montgomerie] met with [[Jonathan Sacks]] (now [[Lord Sacks]]), Britain’s chief rabbi, who helped line up £300,000 funding from [[Stanley Kalms|Sir Stanley Kalms]], a Tory donor. The only condition was that the organisation be non-denominational – and so Renewing One Nation was born, to run alongside the CCF. The new group largely recruited from the [[CCF]] and continued its policy work on poverty. Within the party, [[David Willetts]], the Tories’ foremost intellectual and my former employer, became a helper despite his own agnosticism. The atheist [[Oliver Letwin]], now the Tory head of policy, also offered support. And the Jewish [[Daniel Finkelstein]], then head of party policy and now executive editor at ''[[The Times]]'', backed the project, too. Of Montgomerie’s notable internal supporters, only one was Christian: [[David Lidington]], an MP in the party’s higher echelons. <ref>Chris Cook, '[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/12400596-16ac-11df-aa09-00144feab49a.html#ixzz1EW6yMCUJ Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine]', ''Financial Times'', 12 February 2010</ref></blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 20 February 2011
Renewing One Nation was a research team within Conservative Central Office run by Tim Montgomerie and launched by William Hague, 'in order to develop new ways of tackling persistent social problems.' Its homepage stated that, 'It will build relationships with volunteers, charities and faith communities who have a heart for building a more inclusive society.' [1] It was a predecessors to the Centre for Social Justice [2] and claimed that the Conservative Party's proposed tax cuts would 'foster a compassionate society where people are rewarded for taking responsibility for themselves, their families and their communities.' [3] According to Chris Cook:
[Tim Montgomerie] met with Jonathan Sacks (now Lord Sacks), Britain’s chief rabbi, who helped line up £300,000 funding from Sir Stanley Kalms, a Tory donor. The only condition was that the organisation be non-denominational – and so Renewing One Nation was born, to run alongside the CCF. The new group largely recruited from the CCF and continued its policy work on poverty. Within the party, David Willetts, the Tories’ foremost intellectual and my former employer, became a helper despite his own agnosticism. The atheist Oliver Letwin, now the Tory head of policy, also offered support. And the Jewish Daniel Finkelstein, then head of party policy and now executive editor at The Times, backed the project, too. Of Montgomerie’s notable internal supporters, only one was Christian: David Lidington, an MP in the party’s higher echelons. [4]
The Renewing One Nation group was an early advocate of what became known as 'The Big Society' under David Cameron. Its Renewing Civil Society document, launched by William Hague on 1 June 2001 stated:
Inviting greater voluntary sector involvement in providing public services
One-size-doesn't-fit-all. That is why Conservatives will invite the voluntary sector, faith communities and businesses to play a greater role in providing public- funded services. Involving the voluntary sector in schooling, housing and urban regeneration will create more diverse provision, better suited to the needs of Twenty-First Century Britain. [5]
Notes
- ↑ Internet Archive, Renewing One Nation, 23 July 2001
- ↑ Chris Cook, 'Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine', Financial Times, 12 February 2010
- ↑ Internet Archive, Renewing One Nation, RENEWING CIVIL SOCIETY How Conservatives will empower Britain's good neighbours, 23 July 2001
- ↑ Chris Cook, 'Christian Tories rewrite party doctrine', Financial Times, 12 February 2010
- ↑ Internet Archive, Renewing One Nation, RENEWING CIVIL SOCIETY How Conservatives will empower Britain's good neighbours, 23 July 2001
