Review of
the Conservative Party Constitution - Phase 2
Document
sent to Party members by the Chairman of the National Convention, Julian
Ellacott 29 September 2025
Suggested
changes
II-1
Membership of the Party is not compatible
with membership of, association with or support for, any other registered
political party in the UK except where the Board permits otherwise.
Note; Such as in relation to Unionist
parties in Northern Ireland, where there has been a history of support.
The Note undermines the Conservative Party
in Northern Ireland. Delete “Except
where the Board permits”.
11.3
Be bound by this Constitution, the
Rulebook and any other decisions of the Party Board (including, where the Board
establishes such, a code of conduct)
Work to sustain and promote the objectives
and values of the Party and not unreasonably hinder any other Member doing so;
and
What is the Rule Book and where is it?
What are the "objectives and values" and where are they? How do you "hinder any other
member"? What about freedom of
speech?
X11-2
The Board shall establish a Disciplinary
Committee of suitably qualified members, which shall from time to time propose
to the Board a Code of Conduct for approval, which shall set requirements
applying to all Party Members in relation to ethics, conduct and standards.
Will the Code of Conduct be sent to all
Party members?
