... has been, and still is. between Tory and Whig, whereas later he suggests that the struggle between Labour and Conservatism. Both these statements cannot be simultaneously true. The political philosophy of the Whig was in direct opposition what are the political ...

... old Radicalism is now represented by Labour. The main cleavage of opinion in this country is, and always has been, between Whig .and Tory, though labels may change. The party system works efficiently only so long as this cleavage is clearly defined. Three ...

... The first number of ' The Spectator' appeared on Thursday, March 1, 1710-11, and professed an exact neutrality between the Whigs and Tories It set motion, almost; from the first, that famous club of which Sir Roger de Coverley was the most prominent member ...