ENG: The Conservative and Unionist Party, more commonly known as the Conservative Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. Founded in its present form during the early 19th century, it has since been the principal centre-right party in the UK.
The Conservative Party is descended from the old Tory Party, founded in 1678, and is still often referred to as the Tory Party and its politicians, members and supporters as Tories. It added the moniker Unionist in the early 20th century, following the Conservatives' alliance with that part of the Liberal Party, known as the Liberal Unionists, who opposed their party's support for Irish Home Rule.
The Conservative Party was in government for two-thirds of the twentieth century. Since losing the 1997 election to the Labour Party, as the ...
A "comprehensive review" of UK defence planning under a new Conservative government could open the way to a major shake-up of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and its current activities, according to the UK's shadow Defence Secretary. Speaking exclusively to Jane's on 16 June, Dr Liam Fox, spoke of his party's plans for defence procurement, the UK's defence industry, staffing within the MoD and the welfare of its troops. As the UK looks ahead to a general election within the next 11 months, the Conservative party - which forms the official opposition to the current Labour government - says it is ...
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Speaking to more than 400 Conservative MPs, lords, parliamentary candidates and business leaders at the Conservative Friends of Israel annual fundraiser at the Dorchester Hotel in central London on Thursday, the party leader said he felt an affinity towards Israel. "First, I passionately believe in the right of Israel to exist, to defend itself and to live in peace and security. Not just because of the tragedies of history. Not only because of the realities of today. Not simply because of my party's unstinting support for Israel through the decades, but also because it's something I feel ...
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