Whig Party (UK)

The Whig Party was a political faction in Britain that emerged in the 17th century and became a formal political party in the 17th and 18th centuries. It supported parliamentary power over the monarchy, advocating for constitutional monarchy, limited royal authority, and expanding individual rights. The Whigs often represented the interests of the emerging commercial and industrial classes, promoting reforms and opposition to absolute monarchy. They played a significant role in shaping modern parliamentary democracy, eventually evolving into the Liberal Party in the 19th century. Their influence helped establish principles of constitutional governance and civil liberties in Britain.