In full: Conservative and Unionist Party. (in Britain) the major right-wing party, which developed from the Tories in the 1830s. It advocates a mixed economy, and encourages property owning and free enterprise
(in Canada) short for Progressive Conservative Party
(in other countries) any of various political parties generally opposing change
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He and a business partner bought the Talbot, a Conservative party social club, and last year gave it a makeover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
In a statement, Evans said he had left the Conservative party which he said no longer represents his values.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
"Reform are welcome to him," a Conservative party source told the PA news agency.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Rosindell, who joined the Conservative party aged 14 and had served as an MP since 2001, announced on X that he was resigning to "put country before party".
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
In the south and west of Germany, however, the Conservative party was practically non-existent.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various
The main opposition Conservative Party said any help was welcome but called on Burnham to spell out how he planned to pay for the measure, due to come into force in April 2027.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
As a former political advisor to Britain’s Conservative Party, Hilton helped usher in a green, socially liberal strain of conservatism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Hilton, an adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, was known for helping to shape Conservative Party strategy during a turbulent period in British politics which resulted in Brexit.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Lord Mandelson was beaten to the largely ceremonial role by William Hague, the former leader of the Conservative Party.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
February 12,1994, was the deadline for registration of all parties, and on that day, Inkatha, the Conservative Party, and the Afrikaner Volksfront failed to sign.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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