Political Parties - What they all stand for

• Labour

  

  Britain's democratic socialist party led by Gordon Brown and currently in power.

• Conservatives

  

  The Conservative and Unionist Party, more commonly known as the Conservative Party, led by David Cameron.

• Liberal Democrats

  

  The Liberal Democrats were formed in 1988 by a merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party.

• UKIP

  

  The United Kingdom Independence Party - UKIP - now claims to be the UK's fourth party.

• Green Party

  

  The Green Party is a growing political movement promoting social and environmental justice

• Respect

  

  The Respect Party was set up in January 2004 because of the need for a left-wing alternative to the three main parties.

• English Democrats

  

  The English Democrats were formed in 2002 to counter the problem that there is no party putting the interests of England first.

• The Jury Team

  

  The Jury Team want the electorate to have the ultimate power as the jury for the country.

• TUSC

  

  Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition is a socialist alliance launched for the 2010 General Election, endorsed by Bob Crow.

• BNP

  

  The British National Party formed as a splinter group of the National Front.

• Animals Count

  

  Animals Count is a political party for people and animals, founded in 2006.

• Monster Raving Loony Party

  

  Started in 1963 by pop star Screaming Lord Sutch, the Monster Raving Loony Party have become a tradition in British politics.