Conservative party
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noun
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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
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(in Canada) short for Progressive Conservative Party
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(in other countries) any of various political parties generally opposing change
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch told Good Morning Britain the BBC had made "a horrible mistake", adding: "I think an apology is important, they need to explain why it wasn't bleeped out."
From BBC
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said "all of us in public life need to give space" to the police investigation to be carried out.
From BBC
A year after his election win, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a congress of his conservative party Friday, bruised by low popularity ratings, unmet campaign promises and pressure from the far right.
From Barron's
OTTAWA—A lawmaker from Canada’s Conservative Party has joined the minority Liberal government, setting the stage for Prime Minister Mark Carney to secure a majority in the legislature pending results in special elections some time this year.
However, Epstein appeared reluctant to engage with the multi-millionaire Conservative Party donor, after he was warned that the UK press were calling Rowland a "shady financier".
From BBC
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