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The Guardian

‘Head of deckchairs on the Titanic’: Tory leadership hopefuls head to low-key conference



Demoralised and in opposition, party delegates are showing little enthusiasm for the candidates – or the event itselfOn Tuesday, from a conference stage in Birmingham, four candidates will make their pitches to lead the Conservative party. Their immediate challenge after the Tory rout this summer will be to reinvigorate a hugely demoralised set of MPs and members.Starting on Sunday, the annual gathering of the Tory faithful – the first in 14 years to be held from opposition – is expected to be a low-key affair. The evening schedule, ordinarily packed with corporate receptions, is sparse. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/sep/27/tory-leadership-hopefuls-party-conference

Author : Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-27 04:00:02

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