United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) & United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Facing reputational damage and internal dissent over the selection; leader defended the decision.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Deputy leader Daisy Cooper called the selection 'absolutely outrageous'.
Aug 05, 2026 · 43 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party invited to cross-party talks; its stance will influence reform prospects.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Invited to cross-party talks; potential to shape reform details.
Jul 25, 2026 · 52 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party is advocating for the repeal of the Equality Act 2010 (PSED) as part of a broader effort to 'restore common sense' and refocus public services, distinguishing its stance from Labour and United Kingdom — Reform UK.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats criticize the Conservative Party's proposal to scrap the Equality Act 2010 (PSED) as a 'desperate attempt to fan the flames of culture war politics'.
Jun 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Some Conservative figures opposed the embassy, and the ruling may fuel internal party debate.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The party opposed the embassy and may continue to voice concerns.
Jul 31, 2026 · 15 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Boycotting by-election; leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Farage.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Called for wider inquiry into Farage's finances; boycotting by-election.
Jul 06, 2026 · 113 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party, through its leader Kemi Badenoch, has accused Keir Starmer of dishonesty or reckless negligence, using the scandal to pressure the government.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, have criticized Keir Starmer's handling of the situation, calling it a 'catastrophic misjudgement'.
Apr 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party criticized the rushed process, but ultimately supported the bill. The criticism may be seen as political posturing.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The Liberal Democrats supported the bill and called for additional whistleblower protections.
Jul 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party nominated three new peers. They remain the largest bloc in the Lords with 246 peers.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The Liberal Democrats nominated five new peers.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK), as the main opposition, has called for Keir Starmer's resignation, using the scandal to criticize the current government.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, an opposition party, have also called for Keir Starmer to step aside, highlighting the government's 'perpetual crisis'.
Apr 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK), as the main opposition, has called for Keir Starmer's resignation, using the Mandelson scandal to criticize the government and gain political leverage.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, another opposition party, have also called for Keir Starmer's resignation, citing his 'catastrophic misjudgment' in the Mandelson affair.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative candidate Phil Eckersley finished second in Trafford but performed poorly overall, reflecting the party's current electoral challenges.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The Liberal Democrats' candidate Richard Kilpatrick participated but did not achieve significant results.
Jul 30, 2026 · 20 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party; proposed abolishing business rates for many businesses.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Opposition party; called for emergency VAT cut and reform.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party invited by Burnham for cross-party talks on social care reform.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Opposition party invited by Burnham for cross-party talks on social care reform.
Jul 29, 2026 · 12 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party under Badenoch, calling for spending cuts and no tax rises.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Leader Ed Davey urged Burnham to address social care crisis.
Jul 15, 2026 · 305 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposes the VAT cut and demands parliamentary scrutiny.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Opposed the digital ID scheme.
Jul 18, 2026 · 56 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party whose representatives criticized the plans, arguing they would harm high streets.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Opposition party that echoed criticisms of the plans.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) is mentioned in comparison to the United Kingdom regarding the ease of removing a prime minister.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, led by Ed Davey, have called for Keir Starmer's resignation and an investigation into his statements to parliament regarding Peter Mandelson's vetting.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK)>>> is involved through its leader Kemi Badenoch>>>'s comments on the political fallout from the Henry Nowak>>> case.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, spoke out against the politicization of Henry Nowak's death.
May 30, 2026 · 242 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) is using the defense spending dispute and ministerial resignations to criticize the Labour government and advocate for increased defense spending.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats use John Healey's resignation as a 'wake-up call' for the United Kingdom — Labour Party, urging them to prioritize defense funding.
Jun 11, 2026 · 329 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): Opposition party, critical of the government's defence spending plans.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: Proposed defence bonds as alternative funding, minor role.
Jul 29, 2026 · 18 articles
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United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party, which implemented the 2016 Brexit referendum, was ousted in the 2024 general election, leading to the current government's push for closer EU ties.
United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats advocate for the United Kingdom to negotiate a customs union with the European Union, pushing for even deeper integration than currently proposed.
Apr 19, 2026 · 9 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats received a small number of votes in the Gorton and Denton by-election, indicating minimal impact on the outcome.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats party deployed a parliamentary mechanism to force the United Kingdom government to release vetting documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, advocating for transparency.
Feb 24, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, an opposition party, have called for Keir Starmer's resignation and an investigation into his conduct regarding the Peter Mandelson appointment.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, are criticizing Keir Starmer for his handling of the Peter Mandelson vetting process, highlighting a potential breach of the ministerial code.
Apr 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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