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It's not Tory vs Labour; it's the party of government v the party of protest

Now is the time to show why modern Conservatism is the surest way of bringing about a stronger, fairer society

10 October 2015

9:00 AM

10 October 2015

9:00 AM

Political party conferences have, in recent years, felt like an empty ritual. They used to be convened in seaside towns, so grassroots activists could find affordable accommodation. Now they are usually held in cities, so lobbyists can find better restaurants. Activists have been supplanted by members of the political class who are charged £500 a ticket.

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