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D.C. Tories is the official Washington, D.C. branch of Conservatives Abroad, also known as Tories Abroad, the expatriate organisation of the British Conservative Party (www.conservatives.com).  The group is the leading British political party organization in Washington, D.C.  Tories Abroad was originally established more than 20 years ago, although some branches have been in existence since the late 1970's. There are approximately 35 branches around the world, and as more Britons choose to live and work all over the world, this number will continue to increase.  More information on Conservatives Abroad can be found at http://www.conservativesabroad.com 

Tories abroad aims to provide support and overseas membership of the Conservative Party (www.conservatives.com).  It endeavours to identify and register those British citizens living overseas who qualify under the 15 year rule as voters to support the British Tory Party in relevant elections.  Being a member of Tories Abroad provides a forum for like-minded people to socialise and gives a platform for political discussion on matters of mutual interest.  Branches act as a distribution centre to members for information originating from the Tory Party in London.  Tories Abroad also encourages British voter registration and liaises with like minded political organizations.


 

The Conservative Party

  • The Conservative Party has a long history of leadership and effective government in Britain on the centre-right of politics.  We have the strongest transatlantic ties of any European party.

David Cameron

  • David Cameron MP was elected Party Leader in December 2005.  Mr. Cameron is the Member of Parliament for the Witney constituency West Oxfordshire.

    After the General Election in 2005 David was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills. He has previously held the positions of Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (2003), Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party (2003), front bench spokesman on Local Government Finance (2004) and Head of Policy Co-ordination in the run-up to the General Election in May 2005. He was a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee between 2001 and 2003. Born in October 1966, David has worked at a high level in both business and Government. He spent almost seven years at Carlton Communications plc, one of the UK's leading media companies, where he was Director of Corporate Affairs and served on the Executive Board.  Before joining Carlton, he worked as a Special Adviser, first to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and then to the Home Secretary, working closely with Ministers on major legislation, budgets and spending rounds.

  • More information at: www.conservatives.com

About Conservatives Abroad Washington, D.C. Branch - the "DC Tories"
The Washington DC Branch re-launched with a new formal organisation in summer 2006. Membership benefits & activities include:
    • •Debate political issues with like-minded individuals.
    • •Link up with leading think tanks.
    • •Meet visiting Conservative MPs and other key party officials.
    • •Assist with overseas voter registration 
    • •Attend social events and enjoy useful networking opportunities 
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We are actively recruiting new members of all nationalities to the Conservatives Abroad Branch in Washington, D.C. – For details on the next meeting of DC Tories please email sinclair@dctories.com
The mission of the modern Conservative Party: a responsibility revolution to create an opportunity society 
  

In 2006, the Conservative Party published its statement of aims and values – Built to Last. In his foreword, David Cameron put “a responsibility revolution” at the heart of the modern Conservative Party’s mission:


“The country needs a new direction and new answers. I am clear about the new direction we must set for Britain. To meet the challenges of the Twenty-First Century, and to satisfy people’s aspirations today, this country needs a responsibility revolution.

“A revolution in personal responsibility – giving every individual the skills, the resources, and the confidence to take control of their life. A revolution in professional responsibility – giving all those who work in our public services the freedom to fulfil their vocation.


“A revolution in civic responsibility – giving our neighbourhoods and communities the power to shape their destinies, fight crime and improve the quality of life. A revolution in corporate responsibility – giving business the encouragement and the incentive to help enhance our environment and improve well-being.


“That is the mission of the modern Conservative Party: a responsibility revolution to create an opportunity society – a society in which everybody is a somebody, a doer not a done-for.


“Ours is a message of change, optimism and hope. Our aims and values are built to last; they are as relevant now as they have ever been. In this document, we show how those aims and values apply to the great challenges our generation faces today.”

http://www.conservatives.com/pdf/BuiltToLast-AimsandValues.pdf 
For details on the next meeting of the DC Tories please email sinclair@dctories.com
Committee contacts:

 

Chairman:                    Sinclair Dunlop  (contact:  sinclair@dctories.com)

Vice Chairman:             Iain Murray

Secretary:                   Rhian Chilcott

Media officer:              Fergus Mellon

External Liaison:           Meyer Marks

Contact by email:         committee@DCTories.com
USEFUL LINKS:

The Conservative Party:
https://www.conservatives.com

The United Kingdom Parliament:
http://www.parliament.uk/

"Conservative Home":
http://conservativehome.blogs.com/

18 Doughty Street:
http://www.18doughtystreet.com/

The British Politics Group:
http://www.uc.edu/bpg/

The British Electoral Commission:
http://www.electoralcommission.gov.uk/

Join the Tory Party online via this link: 
https://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=involved.join.page