Tories
Tories
Tories
Centre-Right
No affiliated group in the European Parliament
Change of -5.2 since last election
-0.2 in the last 3 months
The bedrock of the Conservative Party is rooted in pragmatism and a deep-seated scepticism towards radical societal upheaval. Their worldview champions individual responsibility over state welfare provision. They view the state primarily as a guardian of order and security, which should largely refrain from intervention in economic affairs. Central to their philosophy is a belief in organically evolved institutions – such as the Monarchy and the Union of the United Kingdom – which guarantee stability and safeguard the nation's cultural heritage.
The Conservative Party's agenda prioritises a lean state administration, low taxation, and deregulation to foster British enterprise. Socially, the Tories advocate for stringent immigration controls and a robust commitment to 'Law and Order'. Their target demographic spans from the affluent middle class and business owners to patriotic working-class individuals who desire a strong national identity and upward economic mobility. On the international stage, they champion a sovereign approach, free from the shackles of supranational bodies.
Strategically, the Conservatives operate as the 'natural party of government', known for their immense adaptability in weathering crises. Their relationship with the rule of law is defined by upholding parliamentary sovereignty, which frequently leads to tensions with the judiciary or international treaties when these are perceived to constrain national freedom of action. They embody the role of a conservative corrective, safeguarding traditions while simultaneously championing global free trade and seeking to efficiently reform state institutions.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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