Tory Lies
Over the past 14 years, the Conservative Party (Tories) in the UK has been involved in a series of controversies and broken promises that have fueled public frustration. One of the most infamous lies came during the Brexit referendum in 2016, when prominent Tory figures championed the claim that leaving the EU would free up £350 million a week for the NHS—an assertion later debunked. This misleading figure continues to haunt the party as Brexit’s economic fallout unfolds.
The Tories have also faced backlash for their handling of austerity measures, which they initially defended as necessary to reduce the deficit. However, critics argue that these cuts disproportionately harmed public services like the NHS, social care, and education, while the promised economic prosperity and deficit reduction have not materialized as planned. This led to growing inequality and hardship for many communities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tories faced intense criticism for their handling of the crisis. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was accused of mishandling lockdowns, failing to protect care homes, and wasting millions on poorly executed contracts, such as the “Test and Trace” system. Furthermore, “Partygate” exposed a web of deception as Johnson and other senior Tories were found to have broken lockdown rules while urging the public to follow strict measures.
From broken promises on social care reform to misleading claims about immigration control, the Tory government has consistently been criticized for dishonesty and failure to deliver on key issues. These lies and false promises have significantly eroded public trust in the party, particularly as the impact on public services, inequality, and the economy becomes more apparent.