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- Some, not all
- Arguably, those who are economically "liberal" are not conservatives in the sense of the word that was meant when the name was applied to the Conservative party. The Tory party has mostly not been conservative since Thatcher.
- The meaning of the word "liberal" changes a little or a lot depending on the context you apply it to
- Some, not all
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Like all parties, there is a broad spectrum of people. That's why you get people like Ken Clarke and TM in the same party, despite having diametrically opposed opinions on the rule of law.
Broadly it's a combination of both fiscally and socially conservative (small c's) based on the norms of the time.
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