The Conservative Party and the Extreme Right 1945-1975

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The book explores the Conservative Party's efforts to distance itself from its pre-World War II associations with the extreme right between 1945 and 1975. It details how the party utilized its bureaucracy to investigate far-right groups and mitigate their influence, highlighting a significant shift in strategy to protect its image and electoral success. This examination provides a unique insight into the party's internal dynamics and its response to the rising extremism of the time.