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NewFederalist
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Question for Al (or other British posters)

« on: August 04, 2006, 04:13:57 PM »

Back in the time when politics was taking shape in Britain that has evolved into the current party system, the two rival groups were Whigs and Tories. The modern day Conservatives evolved from the Tories I assume since they are still referred to as Tories. I also assume the old Liberals evolved from the Whigs (I realize the Liberals merged with the Social Democrats roughly 20 years ago). Is that accurate? Why is the term "Whig" not used anymore? I also realize Labour doesn't fit into this mix since they didn't come along until later. I await my education! Thanks.

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NewFederalist
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Re: Question for Al (or other British posters)

« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2006, 04:48:51 PM »

Thanks, Al. I was looking for just such an overview.

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