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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Rbrwr (talk | contribs) at 18:29, 19 December 2002 (some info from the Electoral Commission (better formatting)). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

I'm tempted to pad out this article with, for example a mention of Neil Kinnock. But on the other hand, it's good that it gives a succint history of the party -- not much happened under Kinnock apart from losing several elections. Maybe a list of leaders & years in power after the main article would be better. Tarquin

There's no consistency with UK party names in Misplaced Pages. British Labour Party; British Liberal party; UK Conservative party British Liberal Democrats arrgghh.... Mintguy

The UK Conservative party is definitley wrong, as "Conservative" is Britain only. In the UK they are the "Consevative and Unionist" party.

It's also Consevative and Unionist in Scotland.Mintguy

Let's fix it then! What format do you suggest? -- Tarquin 15:27 Dec 19, 2002 (UTC)

I dunno, what do you think? Mintguy in particular should Liberal Democrats stay where it is?; do they use the word party in their literature? Is 'Party' inherent in the name Labour Party such that it should be capitalised? Mintguy

we could just email their press offices & ask them what their official name is -- Tarquin 16:04 Dec 19, 2002 (UTC)

The names registered by the major parties on the register of political paries at http://www.electoralcommission.gov.uk/ are:

• Labour Party
• Conservative And Unionist Party
• Liberal Democrats