"shy Tory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shy Tories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} shy Tory (plural shy Tories)
  1. (UK politics) A person who intends to vote for the Conservative Party but who does not reveal this fact when polled. Wikipedia link: Shy Tory factor Tags: UK Categories (topical): UK politics
    Sense id: en-shy_Tory-en-noun-nAKEiUc0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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