📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role

5.2.6 Political parties

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The main political parties in the UK are the Conservative Party, the Labour Party, and the Liberal Democrats. In Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) is a major party. In Wales, Plaid Cymru campaigns for Welsh interests. In Northern Ireland, the main parties include the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Sinn FÊin, the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and the Alliance Party. The leader of the second largest party in the Commons is the Leader of the Opposition.

Key Facts

  • Main parties: Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrats
  • Scotland: SNP; Wales: Plaid Cymru
  • NI: DUP, Sinn FÊin, SDLP, Alliance; Leader of the Opposition
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