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Outsiders joining Conservative Party to save Tories from 'extremist' views
Outsiders joining Conservative Party to save Tories from 'extremist' views
Though he's far from the picture of a card-carrying Conservative, urbanist Ryan McGreal has joined the Conservative party to vote in its 2017 leadership election - in what he says is an effort to save the Tories from "extremist views." And he's not alone.
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This is a pretty good tactical move and if it gets more people involved in politics, that's always a plus.
When I read this article earlier, I found the headline made it seem as if a bunch of liberals were clandestinely joining the blue team. Somewhat disappointed that's not the case.
TIL both the UK and Canadian Conservative parties are also known as "the Tories". I was very confused for a moment ><