Tory
In contemporary usage in the U.K., tory, a name for a member or supporter of the U.K. Conservative Party. The name is used by themselves, their supporter, critics, and in the media, interchangeably, with the term “conservative”. It can also be used as an insult, referring to those in British society who maintain outdated or traditional perspectives of society and politics, particularly those in economically privileged circumstances, regardless of their political party affiliation.
“The tories are just a bunch of posh British politicians from the south of England; they optimise interests of posh people”
“The Tories were strongly opposed to increasing the number of people who can vote.”
“The opposition of the Tories on this issue has been wholly inspired by the desire to maintain the political predominance of a class.”
“The Tories were strongly opposed to increasing the number of people who can vote.”
“The opposition of the Tories on this issue has been wholly inspired by the desire to maintain the political predominance of a class.”
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