Islamophobia in the UK Conservative Party (2016–present) notable of these was by Tory MP Bob Blackman. He hosted events attended by Hindu nationalist Tapan Ghosh noted for what Labour MP Naz Shaw refers to as "abhorant views" on Muslims. The MCB also listed nine incidents and said there were "more than weekly incidents" of Conservative candidates and representatives displaying anti-Muslim prejudice. The MCB argued these were the "tip of the iceberg" of Islamophobia in the Tory party. This call was supported by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who accused Conservative Chair Brandon Lewis of a "woefully inept" response to complaints, and added that MP Zac Goldsmith should receive "mandatory
History of the Conservative Party (UK) History of the Conservative Party (UK) The Conservative Party (also known as Tories) is the oldest political party in the United Kingdom and arguably the world. The current party was first organized in the 1830s and the name "Conservative" was officially adopted, but the party is still often referred to as the Tory party (not least because newspaper editors find it a convenient shorthand when space is limited). The Tories had been a coalition that more often than not formed the government from 1760 until the Reform Act 1832. Modernizing reformers said the traditionalistic party of "Throne, Altar and Cottage"