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{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| name            = Conservative and Unionist Party
| name            = Unionist Party
| logo            = Conservatives logo.svg
| logo            =
| logo_size        = 250px
| logo_size        = 250px
| colorcode        = {{party color|Conservative and Unionist Party (UK)}}
| colorcode        = #0c335c
| leader1_title    = [[Leader of the Conservative Party|Leader]]
| leader1_title    = [[Leader of the Conservative Party|Leader]]
| leader1_name    = [[Marcus_Stuyvesant]]
| leader1_name    = [[TheBritishUnion]]
| leader2_title    = [[Leader of the Conservative Party#Leader of the House of Lords|Lords Leader]]
| leader2_title    = [[Leader of the Conservative Party#Leader of the House of Lords|Lords Leader]]
| leader2_name     = Vacant
| leader2_name    = [[Marcus_Stuyvesant]]
| leader3_title    = [[Chief Whip of the Conservative Party|Chief Whip]]
| leader3_title   = [[Chairman of the Conservative Party|Chairman]]
| leader3_name     = [[Marcus_Stuyvesant]]
| leader3_name     = [[MichaelMRothschild]]
| leader4_title   = [[Chairman of the Conservative Party|Chairman]]
| leader4_name     = [[Ulferno]]
| founded          = 2013
| founded          = 2013
| merger          = {{ublist
| merger          = {{ublist
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  | Unionist Party
  | Unionist Party
}}
}}
| membership_year  = June 2023
| blank1_title    = Rebranded from
| membership      = {{decrease}} 544
| blank1          = Conservative & Unionist Party
| membership_year  = July 2024
| membership      = {{increase}} 334
| ideology        = {{ublist|class = nowrap
| ideology        = {{ublist|class = nowrap
  | Conservatism
  | Conservatism
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| position        = Centre-right
| position        = Centre-right
| slogan          = "''Believe in blue Britain''"
| slogan          = "''Believe in blue Britain''"
| colours          = {{colour box|{{party color|Conservative and Unionist Party (UK)}}}} Sky blue
| colours          = {{colour box|#0c335c}} Blue
| seats1_title    = [[House of Commons]]
| seats1_title    = [[House of Commons]]
| seats1          = {{composition bar|21|50|hex={{party color|Conservative and Unionist Party (UK)}}}}
| seats1          = {{composition bar|13|50|hex=#0c335c}}
| seats2_title    = [[House of Lords]]
| seats2_title    = [[House of Lords]]
| seats2          = {{composition bar|3|29|hex={{party color|Conservative and Unionist Party (UK)}}}}
| seats2          = {{composition bar|0|19|hex=#0c335c}}
| blank1_title     = Governing body
| blank2_title     = Governing body
| blank1           = [[Conservative Party Board]]
| blank2           = Unionist Party Board
| blank3_title    = Parliamentary party
| blank3_title    = Parliamentary party
| blank3          = [[1922 Committee]]
| blank3          = [[Monty (1922) Committee]]
| country          = the United Kingdom
| country          = the United Kingdom
}}
}}
The '''Conservative Party''', officially the '''Conservative and Unionist Party''' and also known colloquially as the '''Tories''', is one of the two main political parties in the United Kingdom, along with the [[Labour Party]]. It is the current [[Government|governing party]], having won the [[May 2023 general election]], and has been the primary governing party in the United Kingdom since September 2022. The party is on the centre-right of the political spectrum, and encompasses various ideological factions including one-nation conservatives, Thatcherites, and traditionalist conservatives. The party currently has 21 [[House of Commons|Members of Parliament]] and 3 members of the [[House of Lords]].
The '''Unionist Party''', formerly the '''Conservative and Unionist Party''' and also known colloquially as the '''Tories''', is one of the three main political parties in the United Kingdom, along with the [[Labour Party]] and the [[National Party]]. It is the current opposition party, as they were unable to form a government after the election, and has been so since September 2023. The party is on the centre-right of the political spectrum, and encompasses various ideological factions including one-nation conservatives, Thatcherites, and traditionalist conservatives. The party currently has 13 [[House of Commons|Members of Parliament]] and no members of the [[House of Lords]].


The Conservative Party was founded in 2013 and has been one of the main ruling parties ever since, along with the [[Labour Party]]. In 2019, the Unionist Party merged with the party to form the Conservative and Unionist Party. Since its inception, the [[Labour Party]] emerged to be the Conservatives' main rival and the Conservative–Labour political rivalry has shaped modern British politics for the last decade.
The Conservative Party was founded in 2013 and has been one of the main ruling parties ever since, along with the [[Labour Party]]. In 2019, the Unionist Party merged with the party to form the Conservative and Unionist Party. Since its inception, the [[Labour Party]] emerged to be the Conservatives' main rival and the Conservative–Labour political rivalry has shaped modern British politics for the last decade. Recently, in 2023, after UK Group Staff mandated a rebrand, the Conservative and Unionist Party rebranded to the Unionist Party. Despite the rebrand, the party remains the same.


In October 2022, the Conservatives, led by [[DavidDRothschild]], took over from the Labour Party after [[DeanRHeathcote's 3rd Ministry]] was dissolved. Following the [[November 2022 general election]], the Conservatives formed a government with a small majority. [[TheBritishUnion]] was then elected as party leader and led the party to a large majority in the [[January 2023 general election]]. After the [[March 2023 general election]], the party retained their majority under the leadership of [[benjaminhenley]], who later resigned. He was succeeded by TheBritishUnion who led the party through the [[May 2023 general election]] which resulted in the Conservatives losing their majority and governing in a coalition with the [[Voice Party]].
In October 2022, the Conservatives, led by [[DavidDRothschild]], took over from the Labour Party after [[DeanRHeathcote's 3rd Ministry]] was dissolved. Following the [[November 2022 general election]], the Conservatives formed a government with a small majority. [[TheBritishUnion]] was then elected as party leader and led the party to a large majority in the [[January 2023 general election]]. After the [[March 2023 general election]], the party retained their majority under the leadership of [[benjaminhenley]], who later resigned. He was succeeded by TheBritishUnion who led the party through the [[May 2023 general election]] which resulted in the Conservatives losing their majority and governing in a coalition with the [[Voice Party]].
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The party is British unionist, opposing a united Ireland as well as Scottish and Welsh independence, and has been critical of devolution.
The party is British unionist, opposing a united Ireland as well as Scottish and Welsh independence, and has been critical of devolution.


==Conservative Party Board==
==Unionist Party Board==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
|-
|-
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|-
|[[Chairman of the Conservative Party]]
|[[Chairman of the Conservative Party]]
|[[Ulferno]]
|[[Dxavus]]
|-
|-
|Deputy [[Chairman of the Conservative Party#Deputy|Chairman of the Conservative Party]]
|[[Chairman of the Conservative Party#Deputy|Deputy Chairman of the Unionist Party]]
|[[DavidDRothschild]]
|[[HRHFunkyMonkey]]
|-
|-
|[[Leader of the Conservative Party]]
|[[Leader of the Conservative Party]]
|[[TheBritishUnion]]
|[[TheBritishUnion]]
|-
|-
|Chairman of the 1922 Commitee
|[[Leader of the Conservative Party#Deputy|Deputy Leader of the Unionist Party]]
|[[HRHFunkyMonkey]]
|Vacant
|-
|Chairman of the Monty Commitee
|Vacant
|-
|-
|Second elect of the 1922 Commitee
|Second elect of the Monty Commitee
|[[Drac710]]
|Not in use
|-
|-
|Party cabinet representative
|Party cabinet representative
|[[MichaelMRothschild]]
|[[NotableFeed]]
|-
|-
|Appointed by the leader
|Appointed by the leader
|[[BlackHallucination]]
|Vacant
|-
|-
|Elected member
|Elected member
|[[Marcus_Stuyvesant]]
|[[Drac710]]
|-
|-
|Elected member
|Elected member
|[[martinbani22]]
|[[JayChan_106]]
|-
|-
|Elected member
|[[GoldyyDev]]
|}
|}




==1922 Committee==
==Monty Committee==
{{For|main article|1922 Committee}}
{{For|main article|Monty (1922) Committee}}


The 1922 Committee consists of backbench MPs, meeting regularly whilst parliament is sitting. The committee plays a crucial role in the selection of party leaders. All Conservative MPs are members of the 1922 Committee by default. There are 2 executive members of the committee, who are voted in by backbench MPs.
The Monty Committee consists of backbench MPs, meeting regularly whilst parliament is sitting. The committee plays a crucial role in the selection of party leaders. All Unionist MPs are members of the Monty Committee by default. There are 2 executive members of the committee, who are voted in by backbench MPs.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Recent chairs of the 1922 Committee
|+Recent chairs of the Monty Committee
!
!
!Username
!Username
!In office
!In office
|-
|-
|{{Avatar|EdwardGHome|100}}
|{{Avatar|werc56|100}}
|[[EdwardGHome]]
|[[werc56]]
|14 April 2023 - 22 April 2023
|July 2023 - August 2023
|-
|-
|{{Avatar|martinbani22|100}}
|{{Avatar|WeGucciT0day|100}}
|[[martinbani22]]
|[[WeGucciT0day]]
|24 April 2023 - 13 May 2023
|August 2023 - September 2023
|-
|-
|{{Avatar|HRHFunkyMonkey|100}}
|{{Avatar|Drac710|100}}
|[[HRHFunkyMonkey]]
|[[Drac710]]
|2 June 2023 - 22 June 2023
|14 September 2023 - 18 November 2023
|}
|}

Latest revision as of 21:58, 30 June 2024

Unionist Party
LeaderTheBritishUnion
Lords LeaderMarcus_Stuyvesant
ChairmanMichaelMRothschild
Founded2013
Merger of
  • Conservative Party
  • Unionist Party
Membership (July 2024)Increase 334
Ideology
  • Conservatism
  • Economic liberalism
  • British unionism
Political positionCentre-right
Colours  Blue
Slogan"Believe in blue Britain"
Rebranded fromConservative & Unionist Party
Governing bodyUnionist Party Board
Parliamentary partyMonty (1922) Committee
House of Commons
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House of Lords
0 / 19

The Unionist Party, formerly the Conservative and Unionist Party and also known colloquially as the Tories, is one of the three main political parties in the United Kingdom, along with the Labour Party and the National Party. It is the current opposition party, as they were unable to form a government after the election, and has been so since September 2023. The party is on the centre-right of the political spectrum, and encompasses various ideological factions including one-nation conservatives, Thatcherites, and traditionalist conservatives. The party currently has 13 Members of Parliament and no members of the House of Lords.

The Conservative Party was founded in 2013 and has been one of the main ruling parties ever since, along with the Labour Party. In 2019, the Unionist Party merged with the party to form the Conservative and Unionist Party. Since its inception, the Labour Party emerged to be the Conservatives' main rival and the Conservative–Labour political rivalry has shaped modern British politics for the last decade. Recently, in 2023, after UK Group Staff mandated a rebrand, the Conservative and Unionist Party rebranded to the Unionist Party. Despite the rebrand, the party remains the same.

In October 2022, the Conservatives, led by DavidDRothschild, took over from the Labour Party after DeanRHeathcote's 3rd Ministry was dissolved. Following the November 2022 general election, the Conservatives formed a government with a small majority. TheBritishUnion was then elected as party leader and led the party to a large majority in the January 2023 general election. After the March 2023 general election, the party retained their majority under the leadership of benjaminhenley, who later resigned. He was succeeded by TheBritishUnion who led the party through the May 2023 general election which resulted in the Conservatives losing their majority and governing in a coalition with the Voice Party.

The party is British unionist, opposing a united Ireland as well as Scottish and Welsh independence, and has been critical of devolution.

Unionist Party Board

Office Incumbent
Chairman of the Conservative Party Dxavus
Deputy Chairman of the Unionist Party HRHFunkyMonkey
Leader of the Conservative Party TheBritishUnion
Deputy Leader of the Unionist Party Vacant
Chairman of the Monty Commitee Vacant
Second elect of the Monty Commitee Not in use
Party cabinet representative NotableFeed
Appointed by the leader Vacant
Elected member Drac710
Elected member JayChan_106


Monty Committee

For main article, see Monty (1922) Committee.

The Monty Committee consists of backbench MPs, meeting regularly whilst parliament is sitting. The committee plays a crucial role in the selection of party leaders. All Unionist MPs are members of the Monty Committee by default. There are 2 executive members of the committee, who are voted in by backbench MPs.

Recent chairs of the Monty Committee
Username In office
werc56?size=100x100&.png werc56 July 2023 - August 2023
WeGucciT0day?size=100x100&.png WeGucciT0day August 2023 - September 2023
Drac710?size=100x100&.png Drac710 14 September 2023 - 18 November 2023
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