What we Believe

The Beliefs and Principles of the Conservative movement, as outlined by the Conservative Way Forward.

Nationhood: Each nation must be free to determine its policies to the benefit of its citizens.
Freedom: For responsible individuals, guaranteed by the rule of law administered by an independent judiciary and minimal state activity.
Domcracy: The exercise of political power, with the consent of the people – through regular elections on the basis of universal suffrage and a secret ballot.
Security: The first duty of the state is to provide external and internal defence of the citizenry.
Community: Defined by geography, tradition, inheritance and sense of identity.
Capitalism: The most effective system of wealth creation. Free markets are blind to gender, race, class or religion.
Choice: For individuals must be maximised – even if the state accepts responsibility for provision of a safety net.
Enterprise: Fostered by a low tax, low inflation economy – with currency exchange rates determined by the free market.
Deregulation: Domestic and global – to maximise freedom of choice and individual responsibility in an improved society.

Exeter University CF supports David Cameron's 'Change to Win' approach, which in no way undermines any of the above core principles.