Conservative Party (UK)

Centre-right to right political party in the United Kingdom

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The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and Unionist Party, and also known colloquially as the Tories or simply the Conservatives, is a political party in the United Kingdom. Ideologically, the Conservatives sit on the centre-right to right of the British political spectrum. The Conservatives have been in government since 2010 and as of 2019, hold an overall majority in the House of Commons with 364 Members of Parliament. The party also has 245 unelected members of the House of Lords, 8 members of the London Assembly, 31 members of the Scottish Parliament, 11 members of the Welsh Parliament and 7,430 local authority councillors.

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Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham says he has full support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he has the support of local Conservatives and rejects accusation of partisanship. He says leaders in Manchester were told Tier 3 may not work, and that.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 3 days ago


MP learns of friend’s Covid-19 death and pays spontaneous tribute Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns fought back tears after learning a friend haddied of Covid-19 shortly before she made a House of Commons speech. The MPpaid a spontaneous tribute to her former band.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 1 week ago

Highlights of Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party conference speech Boris Johnson used his Conservative Party conference speech to comment on allmajor issues facing the UK, saying the Government was working “night and dayto repel this virus”. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 03:05Published 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak speaks of ‘difficult trade-offs’ due to Covid crisis Chancellor Rishi Sunak uses his speech at the Conservative Party virtualconference to stress he cannot protect every job, admitting “the pain ofknowing it only grows with each passing day”. Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Home Secretary announces ‘biggest overhaul of asylum system in decades’ In a speech at the Conservative Party conference, Home Secretary Priti Patelcommitted to delivering “the biggest overhaul of our asylum system indecades”. She told those tuning into the online.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Priti Patel promises to overhaul ‘broken’ asylum system Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised the biggest overhaul of the UK’s “fundamentally broken” asylum system in “decades”. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference, she insisted she.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

Protest hooliganism and thuggery is indefensible, says Patel Home Secretary Priti Patel says the “hooliganism and thuggery” witnessed in recent protests are “indefensible”, as she hailed the UK’s police. Speaking at the Conservative Party.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:06Published 2 weeks ago

Dominic Raab tells Tory conference he feared the PM could have died from Covid-19 Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tells the virtual Conservative Party conferencehe feared Boris Johnson could have died after he was admitted to intensivecare with Covid-19. Mr Raab stood in for the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Former MP Charlie Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women Former Dover MP and “sexual predator” Charlie Elphicke has been jailed for twoyears for sexually assaulting two women, about a decade apart. The disgraced49-year-old father of two showed no emotion.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published on September 15, 2020

Boris Johnson warns EU could 'carve up our country' if Tories don't back new Brexit bill "We cannot leave the theoretical power to carve up our country ... We have to protect the UK from that disaster, and that is why we have devised a legal safety net," Johnson saidView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published on September 12, 2020

Tory MP tables amendment over controversial Brexit Bill Conservative MP Sir Bob Neill has tabled an amendment to the Internal Markets Bill over Boris Johnson's plan to override the Withdrawal Agreement. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:55Published on September 11, 2020

Boris Johnson: Government taking the tough calls to take country through pandemic Sir Keir Starmer pushes Boris Johnson to admit there is a problem with thetest, trace and isolate system and the PM counters saying the Tories are'taking the tough calls'. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published on September 9, 2020

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Minister to promise 'overhaul' of UK asylum system The home secretary will tell the Conservative Party conference the system is "fundamentally broken". BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
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UK Conservatives' donor linked to $8m Putin ally funding Leaked files reveal a former Russian minister, whose wife gave the party £1.7m, was sent the cash. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020

Conservative MP accused of rape should be named when parliament returns, says alleged victim Former minister in his 50s has been arrested and bailed pending police enquiries Independent - Published on August 25, 2020
Conservative Party used disinformation 'with new level of impunity' during 2019 general election, report finds Exclusive: Researchers warn that tactics could undermine public trust in government messaging amid coronavirus pandemic Independent - Published on August 23, 2020
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Margaret Thatcher 'didn't like being interviewed by women', says Kirsty Wark Former Conservative prime minister attempted to get BBC presenter 'taken off the job' Independent - Published on August 11, 2020
Brexit: British expats in EU have deserted the Conservatives, new research shows Just 6.2 per cent backed Boris Johnson's party in last year's election - throwing doubt on whether he will carry out pledge to abolish time limit on expat voting Independent - Published on August 3, 2020
Conservative Party under increasing pressure to suspend MP accused of rape Party's chief whip had conversation with alleged victim on 1 April – four months ago Independent - Published on August 3, 2020
Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape Police say the allegations relate to four separate incidents alleged to have taken place over six months. BBC News - Published on August 1, 2020Also reported by •Independent

Former minister who quit over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip launches Scottish Conservatives leadership bid Conservative MP Douglas Ross announces candidacy – even though he cannot take on Nicola Sturgeon at Scottish parliament Independent - Published on July 31, 2020
Charlie Elphicke: Former Tory MP found guilty of three counts of sexual assault Former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. Independent - Published on July 30, 2020
Tory MP invited 21-year-old intern to 'fool around' with him and asked out member of staff 'Ongoing' investigation into Rob Roberts' conduct, says Conservative Party, after allegations raised against MP for Delyn Independent - Published on July 21, 2020	Muslim Council of Britain demands Boris Johnson take action against Conservative MP who took part in Katie Hopkins panel Bob Blackman insists he did not know of controversial commentator's involvement when he sent video message Independent - Published on July 12, 2020
Conservative Party conference cancelled The Conservatives have abandoned hopes of staging their party conference this year, axing the autumn event planned for Birmingham. Independent - Published on July 7, 2020	Philip Hammond warns against rise of 'anti-Chinese sentiment' within Conservative Party Former Tory cabinet minister says government had always been 'very frank with the Chinese in private' Independent - Published on July 7, 2020
Concerns raised over scale of property developer influence over Tories Donations from big developers and construction firms have ramped up under Boris Johnson Independent - Published on June 26, 2020	Rose Paterson: Wife of former Conservative cabinet minister found dead in woodlands by family home 'Rose and I were married for 40 happy years. She was a wonderful, caring wife, mother and grandmother,' says Tory MP Owen Paterson Independent - Published on June 24, 2020
Robert Jenrick to release documents relating to £1bn property row involving Tory donor after pressure from Labour The housing secretary has promised to release documents relating to the controversial approval of a £1bn property development involving a Tory Party donor. Independent - Published on June 24, 2020	Conservative party suspends activist after telling British MP to 'go back to Pakistan' Theodora Dickinson under investigation after targeting Labour shadow minister Naz Shah Independent - Published on June 19, 2020
Anger as Boris Johnson falsely claims child poverty has fallen despite huge rise under Tories Prime minister fails to say what he will do to prevent 'intolerable outcome' of even higher numbers below breadline - as his own experts predict Independent - Published on June 17, 2020	Coronavirus: Schools may not be able to fully reopen in September, unions warn in fiery clash with Tory MPs Conservatives accuse union bosses of 'political campaign' to prevent return to classrooms Independent - Published on June 17, 2020
UK support for Johnson's Conservatives falls as COVID deaths rise Three opinion polls released in Britain on Saturday showed support falling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party, as public confidence in the government's handling of the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	'This is how infections spread': MPs criticise chaotic voting scenes in House of Commons Senior Conservative MPs have criticised the government's decision to make MPs cast their votes in person, amid chaotic scenes in the House of Commons. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful' Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal. BBC News - Published on May 27, 2020	Robert Jenrick showed 'apparent bias' in approving Conservative Party donor's housing development Decision was made just one day before new rules would have added millions to cost of project, Tower Hamlets says Independent - Published on May 27, 2020
UK politics news - live: Boris Johnson to be questioned by MPs amid Dominic Cummings row as Conservatives suffer biggest sudden poll slump in decade Follow the latest updates Independent - Published on May 27, 2020	'No apology, no regrets': UK papers pour scorn on Dominic Cummings' refusal to resign One Tory MP says Conservatives in 'big trouble' from adviser saga Independent - Published on May 26, 2020
Dominic Cummings: How many Tory MPs have now called on Boris Johnson to sack top aide? Brexiteer Steve Baker and ex-minister Caroline Nokes among top Conservatives turning against PM over adviser's trip to Durham Independent - Published on May 25, 2020	Dominic Cummings: Conservatives MPs from 'blue wall' seats tell Boris Johnson to launch inquiry Boris Johnson is facing demands from 'blue wall' Tory MPs who helped him win last year's general election to launch an inquiry into Dominic Cummings's actions during lockdown. Independent - Published on May 24, 2020
Johnson risks party wrath to back aide who crossed UK during lockdown British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for driving 250 miles during the.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	UK PM Johnson backs aide Cummings despite calls to resign over lockdown travel British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for travelling 250 miles during.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
UK Conservative lawmakers call on PM's adviser to quit over lockdown drive Lawmakers from Britain's ruling Conservatives Party on Sunday called for the resignation of Dominic Cummings, the senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson who travelled 400 km (250 miles) to.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	Boris Johnson's adviser must quit over lockdown drive, Conservative lawmaker says A lawmaker from Britain's ruling Conservative Party on Sunday called for the resignation of Dominic Cummings, the senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson who travelled 400 km (250 miles) from.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Boris Johnson drops NHS fee for migrant healthcare workers in humiliating U-turn 24 hours after defending policy Charge was branded 'immoral and monstrous' by a former Conservative chairman Independent - Published on May 21, 2020	'Immoral and monstrous': Boris Johnson under pressure to waive £624 healthcare charge on migrants working for NHS during coronavirus Former Conservative chair Chris Patten says it would be 'madness and wickedness' to levy the fee on those fighting Covid-19 in NHS Independent - Published on May 21, 2020
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'You haven't got a clue': Piers Morgan attacks Tory MP who gives confused advice over visiting family Piers Morgan attacked a Conservative MP for giving confused advice over the new lockdown rules on live television, the day after Boris Johnson gave an address laying out the government's plans. Independent - Published on May 11, 2020	Tory minister Conor Burns resigns after attempting to intimidate member of the public Conservative MP Conor Burns has resigned as a government minister after the Commons standards watchdog recommended a seven-day suspension from parliament for abusing his privileged position in an.. Independent - Published on May 4, 2020
Coronavirus: Corbyn warns next Labour leader not to join unity government with Tories Jeremy Corbyn has warned his successor as Labour leader not to get into a government of national unity with Conservatives to help fight the coronavirus. Independent - Published on April 3, 2020	Michael Gove accidentally pours water over his phone while grinning at his own joke Conservative MP rains on his own parade after accusation his argument doesn't hold water Independent - Published on March 11, 2020
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Conservative Party (UK)

Centre-right to right political party in the United Kingdom

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Tory MPs reprimanded by party for sharing 'far-right' video smearing Keir Starmer

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Tory minister Conor Burns resigns after attempting to intimidate member of the public

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