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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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
He had previously donated almost £150,000 to the Conservative party.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
She later joined the authority's Independent group, but was suspended for rejoining the national Conservative party, ahead of the leadership election.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025
A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, addressed a large meeting of the Conservative party at the Agricultural Hall, Norwich, at which Lord Amherst of Hackney presided.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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