Different Parties in the UK
Each party has its own ideas and policies on how the UK should be run. Knowing about them can help you make an informed decision when it’s time to cast your vote.
The Conservative Party
Also known as the Tories.
The Conservative Party is currently in power. The leader of the party, Rishi Sunak, is the Prime Minister.
Colour: Blue
Find out more: Conservatives
The Labour Party
The Labour Party is the second biggest party in the UK. Because of that, they are sometimes called the Opposition because they ‘oppose’ the government.
The leader of the party, Sir Keir Starmer, is known as the Leader of the Opposition.
Colour: Red
Find out more: Labour
The Liberal Democrats
Also known as the Lib Dems.
The leader of the Lib Dems is voted for by party members.
The leader of the Lib Dems is Sir Ed Davey.
Colour: Yellow
Find out more: Lib dems
The Green Party
The Green Party currently has two leaders (although this is unusual in a political party).
Colour: Green
Find out more: Green party
The Scottish National Party
Plaid Cymru
They are the Welsh national party.
Their leader is Rhun Ap Lorweth
Colour: Yellow
Find out more: Plaid Cymru
The Democratic Unionist Party
They are a party based in Northern Ireland.
Their interim leader is Gavin Robinson
Colour: Red
Find out more: My DUP
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