News: The Political Landscape of Britain

News: The Political Landscape of Britain

Liberal Democrats:

• The term 'tory' was created by early supporters, as they saw themselves as monarchists and traditionalists
• In the 18th century the Tories played a relatively small part in the UK's political choices though before the French Revolution, in 1770, the tory party came into more power, fighting to keep the traditions of Britain alive, whilst still supporting new opportunities.
• The tory party became the Conservative Party in 1834 

Labour Party:

• After the first world war, the Labour Party elected their first MP's, though didn't become a minority party until 1924 
• However this didn't last as a majority part was created in 1929, replacing the Conservative parties main rival, the Liberals 
• From 1929 to 2010 the Conservative and Labour parties have been main rivals
• Then following the 2010 general election, for the first time in history a coalition government was formed as no majority was voted for

Conservative Party:

• In control of the exit of the European Union 
•  Since the resignation of David Cameron, the party has moved to the right, as MP's moved to May's cabinet
• This party is made up of local associates, keeping the traditional approach to politics
• In May's first speech she made it clear that the conservative party were for 'one nation', looking after the 'ordinary people' and not just the rich - this could have easily been David Cameron making this same speech

UKIP:

• A sovereignist party wanting to leave the EU
• Does well with voters who have lost faith in the failures of the major parties
• Xenophobic approach to the EU

BNP: 

• Right-wing party
• Nationalist and xenophobic views
• No members of parliament