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A Tory is a person who holds a political philosophy known as Toryism, based on a British version of traditionalism and conservatism, which upholds the supremacy of social order as it has evolved in the English culture throughout history. The Tory ethos has been summed up with the phrase "God, Queen, and Country". Tories generally advocate monarchism, and were historically of a high church Anglican religious heritage, opposed to the liberalism of the Whig faction.

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Boris Johnson to take over British PM: 'Hey Dude! Don't make it bad', UK media reacts with headline spins on Tory leader's elevation

Britain's incoming prime minister and new Tory leader Boris Johnson prepares to take office this week as reaction flood in about his to-be presidency
Firstpost - Published on July 24, 2019

Out of Tory leadership race, Dominic Raab endorses Boris Johnson, says former foreign minister 'only candidate' to take Britain out of EU

British leadership favourite Boris Johnson won the endorsement of a key Brexit-backing rival on Wednesday despite accusations he was softening his rhetoric on leaving the EU.
Firstpost - Published on June 19, 2019

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Former leadership contender Rory Stewart walks out on Tories and quits as MP

Former Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart has said he has quit the Conservative Party and will stand down at the next general election. The former Cabinet minister was among the 21 rebels who had..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson praises Theresa May during Conservative Party speech

The Prime Minister paid tribute to former Tory leader Theresa May and says he's encouraged by what he's seen during his first 70 days in office.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 2 weeks ago

Former Tory minister Sam Gyimah becomes sixth MP to defect to Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson unveils the latest MP to join her party at the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth - the former Conservative minister Sam Gyimah. Mr Gyimah is sixth MP the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on September 14, 2019

UK lawmakers threaten legal action over Brexit delay legislation

UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:16Published on September 11, 2019

Boris Johnson faces PMQs before debate on bid to stop no-deal

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash in the Commons during Mr Johnson's first PMQs. The Tory leader said his strategy was to get a deal by the summit on October 17 and “to get Brexit done”. He..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:54Published on September 4, 2019

State of the parties: How does the Commons look after Tory rebels lose party whip

A look at how the Government and Opposition benches stand after 21 Tory MPs lost their party whip. The move came after a crucial Commons vote saw the Government defeated, on the same day Prime Minister..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on September 4, 2019

Which Tory MPs rebelled against Boris Johnson in crucial Commons vote?

A look at the 21 Conservative MPs to rebel against the Government in the crucial Commons vote. The potential consequences of the result range from a general election, the postponement of Brexit and the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on September 4, 2019

Brexit crisis deepens as Tory rebellion mounts

A general election appears inevitable as support for Boris Johnson collapses.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:10Published on September 2, 2019

Boris Johnson insists he does not want a general election

Boris Johnson pleaded with Tory MPs not to support measures to block a no-deal Brexit amid speculation he could call an election if he loses the Commons showdown. The Prime Minister insisted “I..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published on September 2, 2019