Chris Mason: Sunakian Conservatism in 76 pages
Manifestos provide, in theory at least, the spine of an incoming government's mission.
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The promises within them, if not entirely sacrosanct, are at least meant to be possessed of a greater sanctity than other more disposable political pledges.
And they set a tone, a framework and dividing lines with political opponents too.
Whisper it, but I quite like to collect them.
I have old ones from years gone by on my bookshelves at home.
They are political history preserved in glossy paper, and a constant reference point, for at least five years, for victorious and losing parties alike.
source: bbc