United Kingdom Political Parties
A clear, up-to-date guide to the political parties of the United Kingdom. Compare Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, the Greens, the SNP, and Restore Britain.
The United Kingdom has a multi-party system dominated historically by the Labour Party and the Conservative Party, but with a growing number of significant challengers. The Liberal Democrats occupy the centre, Reform UK and Restore Britain compete on the right, the Greens on the left, and the SNP dominates in Scotland. The devolved nations of Scotland and Wales have their own distinctive party landscapes.
This guide sets out where each party stands: its history, its core ideology, and its positions on the economy, social questions, and foreign policy. Use it to understand the British political landscape, then take the test to see where your own views fall.
Labour Party
Centre-left · Founded 1900
Britain's main centre-left party and the party of government since 2024, rooted in the trade union movement and committed to public services and workers' rights.
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Conservative Party
Centre-right · Founded 1834
Britain's main centre-right party, known as the Tories, historically the country's most successful electoral force and now in opposition after 2024.
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Liberal Democrats
Centre · Founded 1988
Britain's main centrist party, socially liberal and strongly pro-European, and the third largest party in the House of Commons after a record result in 2024.
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Reform UK
Right-wing populist · Founded 2018
A right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage, focused on sharply reduced immigration, national sovereignty, and opposition to the established parties.
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Green Party of England and Wales
Left-wing · Founded 1990
A left-wing party built on environmentalism and social justice, which has grown rapidly and now emphasises an eco-populist message linking climate and the cost of living.
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Scottish National Party
Centre-left · Founded 1934
Scotland's dominant party, combining the campaign for Scottish independence with a centre-left, social democratic and pro-European platform.
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Restore Britain
Right-wing · Founded 2026
A newly registered right-wing party founded by MP Rupert Lowe, campaigning on sharply reduced immigration, national sovereignty, and direct democracy.
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