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Free Enterprise Group

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The Free Enterprise Group was a grouping of Thatcherite British Conservative Party Members of Parliament founded in mid-2011 by Liz Truss that existed until 2022.[1][2] The book Britannia Unchained was written by members of the group.[3] The group has been associated with the Institute of Economic Affairs.[4] The group was effectively succeeded by the Free Market Forum, also affiliated with the IEA.[4]

MPs listed as supporters of this group have included:[2][5]

*Still an MP following the general election held on 4th July 2024

References

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  1. ^ "Liz Truss: An heir to Thatcher intent on shaking up Britain". AP NEWS. 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  2. ^ a b "Free Enterprise Group & Institute of Economic Affairs Growth Forum proposals launched". Institute of Economic Affairs. 27 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2019-08-14.
  3. ^ "Britannia Unchained: the rise of the new Tory right". the Guardian. 2012-08-22. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  4. ^ a b "Free Enterprise Group – TobaccoTactics". tobaccotactics.org. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  5. ^ "Welcome | Free Enterprise Group". freeenterprise.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-12-09.

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