A Tory is a person who holds a political philosophy known as Toryism, based on a British version of traditionalism and conservatism, which upholds the supremacy of social order as it has evolved in the English culture throughout history. The Tory ethos has been summed up with the phrase "God, Queen, and Country". Tories generally advocate monarchism, and were historically of a high church Anglican religious heritage, opposed to the liberalism of the Whig faction.
Former Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart has said he has quit the Conservative Party and will stand down at the next general election. The former Cabinet minister was among the 21 rebels who had..
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Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson unveils the latest MP to join her party at the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth - the former Conservative minister Sam Gyimah. Mr Gyimah is sixth MP the..
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UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash in the Commons during Mr Johnson's first PMQs. The Tory leader said his strategy was to get a deal by the summit on October 17 and “to get Brexit done”. He..
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A look at how the Government and Opposition benches stand after 21 Tory MPs lost their party whip. The move came after a crucial Commons vote saw the Government defeated, on the same day Prime Minister..
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A look at the 21 Conservative MPs to rebel against the Government in the crucial Commons vote. The potential consequences of the result range from a general election, the postponement of Brexit and the..
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Boris Johnson pleaded with Tory MPs not to support measures to block a no-deal Brexit amid speculation he could call an election if he loses the Commons showdown. The Prime Minister insisted “I..
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Expelled Tory heavyweight Oliver Letwin has thrown his weight behind a fresh Brexit referendum and told Boris Johnson it is his best escape route from the crisis. Independent - Published
Antoinette Sandbach suggests Tories are 'turning into the Brexit party' - and that she might not return even if Boris Johnson wants her to Independent - Published
Ex-deputy prime minister David Lidington highlights 'danger' when other countries face threat to 'rule of law and democratic government' Independent - Published
Ruth Davidson's former pollster warns party could be 'eliminated' north of the border, as voters turn against hardline Brexit stance Independent - Published
Live BBC News coverage as rebel Tories and Labour MPs try to pass a bill to stop the UK leaving the EU on 31 October without a deal. BBC News - Published
David Gauke says Tories are being 'goaded' to help block a no-deal departure - allowing prime minister to turn to the public for mandate Independent - Published
Jeremy Corbyn has fired off an appeal to 116 Tory and independent MPs, including Theresa May and Philip Hammond, to join forces with Labour to block a no-deal Brexit. Independent - Published
A Conservative MP has broken ranks to support making Jeremy Corbyn a caretaker prime minister to avert the "generational damage" from a no-deal Brexit. Independent - Published
Jo Swinson says there is 'no way' Labour leader can take on role - but some rebel Tories will meet him to discuss 'emergency government' Independent - Published
Ex-education secretary Damian Hinds lets slip the existence of a 'GE team' - fuelling belief that UK is heading to the polls soon Independent - Published
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