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Defunct parties are shown in green, and currently active parties are shown in pink. An asterisk (*) or dagger (†) indicates that the exact year of establishment or dissolution, respectively, is not certain. Where a party has changed its name over the course of its existence, only the most recent name is given.
Continuation of the Social Democratic Party: United Kingdom Independence Party: 1993 1990s 2019 N/A: 2 (2007) Richard Norton, 8th Baron Grantley; Malcolm Pearson, Baron Pearson of Rannoch; David Verney, 21st Baron Willoughby de Broke: Universal League for the Material Elevation of the Industrious Classes: 1863 1863 1865 1865 1 (1863)
Articles listed by political party contain information on the ministries of multiple consecutive prime ministers of the same political party. Prior to the 20th century, the leader of the British government held the title of First Lord of the Treasury , and not that of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom .
However, the UK is not quite a two-party system as other parties have significant support. The Liberal Democrats were the third largest party until the 2015 general election when they were overtaken by the Scottish National Party in terms of seats and UK political party membership, and by the UK Independence Party (UKIP) in terms of votes.
MPs vote 364–111 against a Conservative proposal to require the UK government to establish an inquiry into grooming gangs. [15] The Liberal Democrats are ordered to pay £14,000 to Natalie Bird, a former parliamentary candidate who says she was driven out of the party and barred from standing as an MP over her gender-critical views. [16]
The No side, supported by the three major UK parties, secured a 55% to 45% majority for Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom. [47] Following the result on 18 September 2014, Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond, announced his intention to step down as First Minister and leader of the SNP. He was replaced by his deputy, Nicola Sturgeon.
Green - The party wants to increase the NHS budget by 8 billion pounds in the first year, rising to 28 billion by 2030. DEFENCE Conservatives - The party wants to boost defence spending to 2.5% of ...
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