Changes to the Conservative Party Constitution

 

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?