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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The Tories have called on ministers to ensure agreement is reached with the US over the 1966 Treaty, before the bill returns to the House of Lords.

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Asked if any other Tories could follow him to Reform, Jenrick said: "I have no idea and I haven't spoken to colleagues or asked them to do so."

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It was widely speculated that Lord Offord would be lined up to lead the party in Scotland following his defection from the Tories in December.

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The Tories said it was in recognition of her sporting achievements and her campaigning on women's rights.

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Despite having a majority in the House of Commons, Labour is currently outnumbered in the Lords, with 210 peers to the Tories' 282.

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