What is the Conservative Party?

Q: What is the Conservative Party?


A: The Conservative Party (informally known as the Tory Party) is the main right-wing political party in the United Kingdom.

Q: What are their policies?


A: Their policies usually promote conservatism and in recent years libertarianism, and they have generally had liberal economic policies that favour free market economics.

Q: Who became leader of the party after a leadership election in July, August and September 2022?


A: Liz Truss became leader of the party after a leadership election in July, August and September 2022.

Q: When did Liz Truss become Prime Minister?


A: Liz Truss became Prime Minister on 6 September 2022 by default.

Q: When did Liz Truss announce her resignation as Prime Minister?


A: Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister on 20 October 2022.

Q: How long was her term as Prime Minister?


A: Her term as Prime Minister was 44 days, which is the shortest term in British political history.

Q: Does the Conservative Party support Irish reunification, Scottish or Welsh independence or devolution?


A: No, The Conservative Party is British unionist and opposes Irish reunification, Scottish and Welsh independence, and is generally critical of devolution.

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