Political parties evolved from parliamentary factions, says Hinds

Summarised from Bordon Herald's report · Updated 10 Oct, 08:01 · Archive

Damian Hinds MP discusses the historical origins of political parties.

Damian Hinds MP has reflected on the historical development of political parties. He notes that up to the 19th century, political 'parties' were not formal organisations but rather groups of politicians or factions within Parliament.

Hinds appears to have made these remarks in the context of recent party conferences, which he describes as revealing the battle lines between Labour and the Conservatives. His historical perspective highlights how political organisation has changed significantly over the past two centuries.

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• Damian Hinds MP: Party conferences reveal the battle lines ahead between Labour and ToriesUp to the 19th century, political ‘parties’ were really just groups of politicians, or factions you might say, within Parliament.Bordon Herald · 10 Oct, 05:00

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