For all the Government’s failures, she was making a bold, brave argument. It may offend the zeitgeist within the M25, but it resonates in the bigger Britain.
“Don’t be defined by your competitors,” says Dr Liam Fox.
Thatcher’s biographer captures the extreme precariousness of her position even as she confounded the Left and scored some of her greatest triumphs.
Plus: maintaining a sense of decorum and how a conference pass crisis was averted.
Plus: the problems with talking about Boris, and the benefits of drinking Guinness.
An area almost the size of England is covered with safe seats. There are no compelling political reasons for a Conservative and Labour MP to understand each others’ voters.
Labour’s leader had a terrible speech and a chaotic spat over Trident. Left-wingers seeking silver linings won’t find them in the champagne cooler.
Plus: Our fringe programme for Manchester in full, including other major events on families policy with Priti Patel and how to respond to Corbyn with Liam Fox.
In Manchester, the tone should be one of getting on with the job, not self-indulgence or triumphalism.
The number of activists make a huge difference where there is a low turnout.
Equal opportunity, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is at the heart of the Conservative Party. Our actions speak louder than Labour’s abuse.