Lionel Shriver

Tory supporters are not spontaneously ashamed; they have been made to feel ashamed. British leftists fiercely believe they are right - in the sense of correct but also in the sense of just. Conservatives likewise believe they are right-as-in-correct. Yet Tories are less confident about whether their politics are right-as-in-just.

American Journalist

Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

Systematic social and environmental deregulation, and the economics of austerity while enriching the rich, will be the markers of Farage/Tory politics after Brexit. Singapore-on-Sea for the rich; degradation for the rest.

British Politician

Nicola Sturgeon

The total impact of the Tory/Liberal tax, welfare and public spending changes has hit the poorest 10% in society disproportionately hard - and women have been affected even more badly than men.

Scottish Politician

Dominic Cummings

Tory MPs largely do not care about these poorer people. They don't care about the NHS. And the public has kind of cottoned on to that.

British Public Servant

Alistair Darling

Tory plans to cut 'further and faster' would wreck recovery and roll back Labour's many successes.

Dawn Foster

Tory housing policy is the epitome of tinkering with the deckchairs while the ship is listing.

British Journalist

Ozuna

Tory Lanez and I have a great relationship.

Puerto Rican Musician

Refers to the UK's major center-right political party, associated with conservative politics.

Political Party

Mostly used in a modern political context, referring to contemporary politics and issues.

Current Usage

Can refer to anyone who supports the Conservative Party, not just elected officials.

Not Just Politicians

Symbolized the pro-monarchy faction during the English Civil War, opposing parliamentary forces.

Historical Context

Tories were characterized by strong allegiance to the king, highlighting the class divide of the time.

Monarchy Loyalty

The term comes with the historical baggage of conflicts between the crown and parliament.

Conflict Association

Linked to the American Revolution, symbolizing loyalty to the British Crown against revolutionaries.

American Revolution

In the Revolution context, they represented a minority in America that was opposed by Patriots.

Minority Faction

After the war, Tories were sometimes exiled or chose to leave for British territories.