Political Parties

Political Science Resources is your gateway to most significant resources relevant to the study of politics and government.

A collection of links to full texts of all British parties election manifestos from 1945 and until now.

The UK Independence Party was formed on 3 September 1993 at the London School of Economics by several members of the Anti-Federalist League (AFL). The latter had been founded by Dr Sked in November 1991 with the aim of running candidates opposed to the Maastricht Treaty in the 1992 general election.

The Conservative Party has a long history, during which it has passed through many phases and changes. For significant periods of modern British history it has been the dominant governing party, but it has also suffered divisions, defeats and spells in the political wilderness. The Conservative Party has remained relevant because its programme and outlook have adapted to the changing social and political environment, and it has never been exclusively linked to any one issue or group. Continuity is provided by the fact that the Conservative Party has always stood for social stability and the rights of property.