Conservative Party (UK)

The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the centre-right in the United Kingdom. It is descended from the Tory Party and its members are still commonly referred to as Tories. It is a member of the International Democrat Union worldwide, and the European Democrats on the European level. In the European Parliament, its MEPs sit in the EPP-ED group. Its current leader is Michael Howard, who as Leader of the Opposition heads the Shadow Cabinet. Although Howard has formally resigned, he remains caretaker until his successor is appointed.

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Political party - Centre-right - United Kingdom - Tory Party - International Democrat Union - European Democrats - European Parliament - EPP-ED - Michael Howard - Leader of the Opposition - Shadow Cabinet

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The Conservatives were the governing party in the United Kingdom on many occasions from 1834 until 1997. Since losing the 1997 election to the Labour Party under Tony Blair, they have been in opposition.

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1834 - 1997 - 1997 election - Labour Party - Tony Blair

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