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In a statement, Evans said he had left the Conservative party which he said no longer represents his values.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
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
"Reform are welcome to him," a Conservative party source told the PA news agency.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Dr. Cassel was elected a member of the "Landtag," the Prussian Parliament, in 1866, and became a prominent member of the Conservative party.
From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.
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
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party for which Widdecombe served as shadow home secretary from 1999 to 2001, said the party was "reeling".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“The last thing on our mind should be 24 Sussex Drive,” said Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, saying homelessness and housing affordability were more important.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
He spent several months devoting himself to his campaign, drawing on the support of the Conservative Party, as well as his own fortune, which he placed at the disposal of the cause.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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