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Labour Party and the Conservative Party

‘The Labour Party is a democratic socialist party. It believes that by

the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve

alone, so as to create for each of us the means to realise our true

potential and for all of us a community in which power, wealth and

opportunity are in the hands of the many, not the few. Where the

rights we enjoy reflect the duties we owe. And where we live together,

freely, in a spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect.’

Clause 4 of the Labour Party constitution

The Labour Party was set up in 1900 to fight for representation for

the Labour movement - trade unions and socialist societies - in

Parliament. Its first leader was James Keir Hardie, one of the

earliest Labour MPs. Though Labour was only in government for three

short periods of the 20th century, its achievements revolutionised the

lives of the British people. The values Labour stands for today are

those which have guided it throughout its existence.

Our values:

* social justice

* strong community and strong values

* reward for hard work

* decency

* rights matched by responsibilities

Conservative Party

The Board is the ultimate decision making body of the Conservative

Party. It is responsible for all operational matters including;

fundraising, membership and candidates. It is made up of

representatives from each section of the Party - the voluntary,

political and professional. It meets once a month and works closely

with Conservative Central Office, elected representatives and the

voluntary membership. The Board has a number of sub-committees,

including membership, candidates and conferences.

We present here the most ambitious Conservative programme for a

generation. Its aim is to release the wisdom, decency and enterprise

of British citizens. We can achieve that by handing back to

individuals and families the ability to shape their own lives and

communities. We will free entrepreneurs to build businesses and to

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