British political parties

British political parties are groups that represent different ideas about how the country should be run. The main ones are the Conservative Party, which favors free markets, traditional values, and a strong economy; the Labour Party, which emphasizes social equality, public services, and workers’ rights; the Liberal Democrats, advocating civil liberties, environmental issues, and moderate reforms; the Conservative and Unionist Party, focusing on maintaining the UK’s union and sovereignty; and smaller parties like the Scottish National Party (SNP), which promotes Scottish independence, and others representing regional or specific interests. These parties compete in elections to shape government policies and leadership.