Conservatives: Policies, News & What They Stand For

Conservatives: Policies, News & What They Stand For

The Conservative and Unionist Party, more commonly known as the Conservative Party, was descended from the old Tory Party, founded in 1678 and was in government for two-thirds of the previous century.

What The Conservatives Stand For:
Conservative Party, also known as the Tories, in the United Kingdom, a political party whose guiding principles include the promotion of private property and enterprise, the maintenance of a strong military, and the preservation of traditional cultural values and institutions. Since World War I the Conservative Party and its principal opponent, the Labour Party, have dominated British political life.

Latest Conservatives News

Jenrick appeals to Conservatives but his arguments don’t hold water, writes former minister John Denham.

Robert Jenrick says English identity is 'under threat' but his arguments don’t hold water, writes former minister John Denham

10 hours ago

English identity 'under threat' claims Robert Jenrick, as Tory MP blames mass immigration and 'woke culture'

English identity 'under threat' from mass immigration claims Tory MP Robert Jenrick

16 hours ago

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Kemi Badenoch claims she became 'working class' after working in McDonald’s

I’m ‘boringly middle class,’ says Cleverly after Kemi Badenoch said McDonald’s job made her ‘working class’

2 days ago

Kemi Badenoch claims she became 'working class' after working in McDonald’s

Kemi Badenoch claims she 'became working class' after working in McDonald’s

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Rishi Sunak only had received ten letters of no confidence when the election was called, former chairman of the 1922 Committee Sir Graham Brady has claimed.

Sunak 'only had 10 no confidence letters when he called election' say former 1922 chair Sir Graham Brady

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Frontrunner in the campaign for the Conservative leadership Robert Jenrick has said the party contributed to 'our national decline'

Tory leadership frontrunner Robert Jenrick says Conservative party contributed to 'our national decline'

6 days ago

Mel Stride's been knocked out of the race to be the next Tory leader

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership contest - as only four candidates remain

10 days ago

Suella Braverman

Suella Braverman 'risked influencing police decisions' by accusing officers of bias over Palestine marches

10 days ago

'It's a total farce': Conservative leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick hits out after Labour abandons Rwanda plans

'It's a total farce': Conservative leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick hits out after Labour abandons Rwanda plans

14 days ago

Tories force Labour U-turn over plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners

Major Labour U-turn with MPs set to vote on scrapping Winter Fuel Payment for millions

15 days ago

PRITI PATEL, 2019

Priti Patel out of Conservative Party leadership contest after first round of voting - as Robert Jenrick takes lead

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'It’s an analogy’: Esther McVey doubles down as she refuses to delete 'repugnant' tweet likening smoking ban to Holocaust

'It’s known as an analogy’: Esther McVey doubles down on 'repugnant' tweet likening smoking ban to Holocaust

21 days ago

Esther McVey has been branded "breathtakingly thoughtless" over a tweet over the proposed smoking ban

Esther McVey slammed over 'repugnant' tweet comparing smoking ban to Holocaust

21 days ago

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends the 'Popular Conservatives' conference

Liz Truss 'considered cutting NHS cancer care' to pay for tax cuts, new book claims

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Kemi Badenoch's campaign accuses Tory leadership rivals of 'paying for polls' after independent survey puts her infront

Kemi Badenoch's campaign accuses Tory leadership rivals of 'paying for polls' after independent survey puts her in front

27 days ago

Another two Scottish politicians have backed Tom Tugendhat as the next leader of the UK Conservative Party.

Tom Tugendhat secures backing from 10 Scottish MSPs in Tory leadership race amid party's post-election turmoil

28 days ago

Robert Jenrick has vowed to bring back the Rwanda plan - but Farage won't be allowed into the party.

Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick vows to bring back Rwanda plan - but Farage won't be allowed into the party

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has hinted that he is considering standing at the next general election after losing his seat in July.

Rees-Mogg hints he may stand to win back seat at 2029 election after losing to Labour

The former PM has broken her silence following a prank involving a lettuce-themed banner

'What happened was not funny' Liz Truss breaks silence after storming off stage following lettuce prank

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Mel Stride said there was fraud throughout the benefits system

'There's fraud throughout the benefits system' says Tory leadership hopeful Mel Stride

'Is Starmer expecting permanent riots?': Cleverly dismisses Government's plan for 'standing army' to tackle unrest

'Is Starmer expecting permanent riots?': Cleverly dismisses Government's plan for 'standing army' to tackle unrest

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Mel Stride speaks to LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast

‘The centre really matters’: Tory leadership hopeful Mel Stride rules out merging with Nigel Farage and Reform UK

The migrant boat made its way down freshwater canals to the English Channel

Watch: ‘This is for Rishi Sunak’, migrant says, as dinghy moves down freshwater canals unobstructed by French police

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will sell off Government buildings and land in order to fill a £20bn black hole in Britain's finances.

Rachel Reeves 'to sell off Government buildings' - as she blames Tory cover-up for £20bn black hole

Priti Patel joins Mel Stride, Tom Tugendhat (bottom right), James Cleverly (top right) and Robert Jenrick in the race for Tory leader.

Priti Patel launches Tory leadership bid as former home secretary says it's 'time to put unity before personal vendetta'

Mel Stride

'I have the vision and drive': Mel Stride becomes fourth to announce he will stand in Tory leadership contest

Then-veterans' minister Johnny Mercer arrives at Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting

Ex-minister Johnny Mercer will not face jail despite refusing to hand over whistleblower names to Afghan inquiry

James Heappey says the Conservatives should not drift to the right.

Suella Braverman is the 'Conservative equivalent' of Jeremy Corbyn, says James Heappey

Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick becomes third Tory MP to launch leadership bid

Tom Tugendhat served as Security Minister in the last Tory Government

Tom Tugendhat ‘ready to leave ECHR’ if necessary as he becomes second Tory MP to launch leadership bid

Starmer and Sunak focused on agreements rather than differences in the Labour leader's first PMQs

Starmer and Sunak play nice in Labour leader's first Prime Minister's Questions

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Suella Braverman says the Conservative Party is going in the wrong direction.

Suella Braverman warns Tories must 'grapple with phenomenon of Reform' to win back voters

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UK General Election

Mr Sunak was joined by Foreign Secretary David Cameron for the first time on the campaign

Flock of sheep flee as Rishi Sunak and David Cameron try to feed them

Sunak and Starmer have launched their election campaigns after the Prime Minister announced a shock July 4 poll.

Sunak tells Britain to ‘choose its future’ as he launches election campaign whilst Starmer says ‘it’s time for change’
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Sunak claims 'economy has turned a corner' and 'plan is working' at first campaign rally after announcing election
Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Westminster' after drowning out speech

Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Parliament' after drowning out speech
Several key seats have been labelled as potentially vulnerable in the General Election.

Key seats to watch in General Election as ‘Blue Wall’ faces onslaught from Labour and Lib Dems
Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to hold onto seats

Full list of Conservative Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to retain seats at General Election
Rishi Sunak

Read in full: Rishi Sunak's speech as he announces General Election

Rishi Sunak has called a general election on July 4.

Immigration, the economy and the NHS: The key issues that will dominate election battle

A damp looking Rishi Sunak walks back into No10 after announcing the General Election

Four possible outcomes for the July 4 General Election

Rishi Sunak has announced a July 4 General Election date

Rishi Sunak confirms General Election will take place on July 4: what happens next?

Latest Politics News

Jess Phillips said that Serco could be fined after some prisoners released early were not fitted with electronic tags

Security company Serco could face penalties after some prisoners released early not tagged, minister tells LBC
Jess Phillips said Labour were almost over-controlling

Labour are 'almost over-controlling', says minister Jess Phillips, as she admits Starmer gift row is 'not a good look'
Jess Phillips labels early release of domestic abusers 'worrying' as plans to embed experts in 999 control rooms revealed

Jess Phillips labels early release of domestic abusers 'worrying' as plans for experts in 999 control rooms revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first Budget this Autumn

Debt hits 100pc of national income for first time since 1960s 'driven by increases to public sector pay'
Sue Gray Attends The Covid Inquiry In Belfast

Starmer’s top aide Sue Gray ‘is paid more than PM’ and ‘said no when asked if her salary could be slightly lower’
Gina Davidson says anything is still possible

Ten years on from the Scottish independence referendum anything is possible in Scottish politics
Jonathan Reynolds

Flexible working boosts productivity, Labour claim, as minister attacks Tories for 'declaring war on working from home'
Diane Abbott has said that she believes she was not properly supported by Sir Keir Starmer over Frank Hester's comments

Diane Abbott: Starmer treated me like ‘non-person’ during row over Tory donor’s comments

Giorgia Meloni - Keir Starmer meeting in Rome

Keir Starmer praises 'remarkable progress' made by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in tackling migration
Victoria Starmer

Victoria Starmer wears polka dot outfit to London Fashion Week as PM faces questions over clothing donations