Tories

Cultural  

1. A political party in Britain, also called the Conservative party. In the late eighteenth century, the Tories took form as defenders of the king and stability and of established interests in Britain; they advised caution in making political and social change. Winston Churchill, Benjamin Disraeli, and Margaret Thatcher belonged to the party.

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, in parts of southern England including Surrey and Sussex, it is the Liberal Democrats who pose the biggest challenge to the Tories.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Overall, the Tories have lost seats but there were some bright spots, including in Harlow in Essex, where the party held the council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

If they can't, the question becomes whether the unionist parties - the Lib Dems, the Tories, and Reform UK - could unite behind Sarwar to make him first minister instead.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Welsh Liberal Democrats, the Welsh Greens and the Welsh Tories were also asked for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He had rather guessed the Laphams would side with the Tories, but this was fraternizing with the troops at a great rate.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes