The Progressive Conservatism Project is a research project initiated by the British

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to investigate the principles of

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which is supported by prominent figures in the Conservative Party. British Prime Minister

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attended the launch of the project in 2009 as Conservative Party leader.David Marr. "Power Trip: The Political Journey of Kevin Rudd", ''Issue 38 of Quarterly Essay Series''. Black Inc., 2010. Pp. 126. At the launch, Cameron outlined his vision of contemporary progressive conservatism:

References

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