Tensions within the British Conservative Party in the Context of Brexit by R. I. Blagoveshchenskii

“…This split has only worsened after the Brexit referendum and the start of negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The ensuing debates have revealed four factions within the Conservative Party. …”
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COVID-19 and Scottish Independence: The Instrumentalisation of the Pandemic in the Constitutional Debate by Nelly Gérard

“…Feeding into this debate about Scotland’s status within the UK, the Covid-19 crisis and its management became yet another argument for political parties to legitimize their constitutional policies. …”
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Call for Papers: How attractive are political parties and trade unions to young people? by IF and FRFG

“…According to 2017 figures from the United Kingdom, the share of members aged 18-24 reflects the general population of 8.9% quite well: group size estimates suggest that 18-24s make up 14.4% of the Green Party, 13.2% of the Conservative Party and 11.5% of the Labour Party, with only the Scottish National Party and UK Independence Party (UKIP) below the 8.9%, at 6.9% and 6.7% respectively (UK Party Members Project; https://esrcpartymembersproject.org). …”
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The 2011 Elections in Wales and the Role Played by Civil Society by Moya Jones

“…This is in sharp contrast to the UK government, which is controlled by a Conservative-led coalition with the Liberal Democrats, and Scotland which is dominated by the Scottish Nationalist Party. …”
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“HOW GRAND IS OUR DESIGN FOR EUROPE?”: INTEGRATION PLANS OF THE GREAT BRITAIN IN THE LATE OF 1950S by E. V. Khakhalkina

“…The project was designed to restore the prestige of the Conservative Party and to strengthen the shaky position of Britain in NATO and European affairs after Suez Crisis. …”
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