Never kissed a Tory explained

Among left-wing political activists in the United Kingdom, the catchphrase "Never Kissed A Tory" is a political slogan popularised by individuals who oppose the Conservative Party (often referred to as Tories). This slogan is associated with the LGBTQ community. It is often seen in protests, social media, and merchandise to make a statement about one's political beliefs and affiliations.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Hindmoor . Andrew . What's Left Now?: The History and Future of Social Democracy . 2018 . . 978-0-19-880599-1 . 10 . 2024-06-16 . 2024-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240616172341/https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/What_s_Left_Now/DsBEDwAAQBAJ . live .
2. News: Anwar . Salman . Should we really be OK with 'never kiss a Tory'? . 16 June 2024 . . 22 August 2018 . 1 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401040301/https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2018/08/should-we-really-be-ok-with-never-kiss-a-tory-2 . live .
3. News: Baska . Maggie . Labour MP sparks fierce debate after wearing 'never kissed a Tory' t-shirt to Pride . 16 June 2024 . . 29 August 2022.
4. News: Adu . Aletha . Aletha Adu . I've kissed a Tory and I'm not ashamed, Keir Starmer reveals . 16 June 2024 . . 18 November 2022 . 16 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240616172439/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/18/keir-starmer-i-kissed-a-tory-and-not-ashamed-labour . live .
5. News: Rea . Ailbhe . Rachel Reeves: 'I'm sure I have' kissed a Tory . 16 June 2024 . . 24 March 2023 . 28 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228153101/https://www.politico.eu/article/rachel-reeves-kissed-a-tory-uk-politics/ . live .
6. News: Siniscalco . Elena . Explainer: The story behind the "Never kissed a Tory" slogan . 16 June 2024 . . 15 June 2023.
7. News: Mark Drakeford urged to apologise for wearing 'never kissed a Tory' badge for Pride . 16 June 2024 . . 15 June 2023 . 8 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508114428/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/06/15/mark-drakeford-never-kissed-a-tory-badge-pride-wales/ . live .