The Conservative party (Tories) suffered losses in Wales and performed second in several seats in Scotland during recent elections.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
The Conservative party (Tories) suffered losses in Wales and performed second in several seats in Scotland during recent elections.
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Nationalist parties are in power across Scotland, Wales, and England, while the Tories remain a major political force.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
- Pro-independence leaders from Scotland and Wales discussed the future of nations, with Swinney criticizing Westminster and Burnham suggesting a new vote.
- The Healthy Start scheme has been launched in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with research underway to expand eligibility to Universal Credit recipients.
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Tories
British political party (1678–1834), precursor of the modern Conservative Party
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