“Folk Music & #Electionjam . "The Scribbled Oak" became the symbol of the Conservative Party in 2006, replacing the Freedom Torch. Its origins however are much older, the original Tory Party used the Royal Oak in remembrance of King Charles II escape, hiding in an Oak after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The symbolic importance of the Oak is emphasised in the words of Knightley's song. As a One Nation Conservative I also respect its symbolic value. #Folk#Electionjam#Oak#SteveKnightley”