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‘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 itself
On 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.
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