Members of the Conservative Party began lining up for Liz Truss’s leader’s address today, amid fears of empty seats following the Prime Minister’s difficult few weeks.
There were fears of a low turnout since many delegates left for home on Tuesday in order to avoid today’s rail disruptions, which are paralyzing the network.
This morning, however, a serpent of people was observed winding around the International Convention Centre, with the prime minister scheduled to speak at 11 a.m.
Members of the Conservative Party began lining up for Liz Truss’s leader’s address today, amid fears of empty seats following the Prime Minister’s difficult few weeks.
There were fears of a low turnout since many delegates left for home on Tuesday in order to avoid today’s rail disruptions, which are paralyzing the network.
After a conference marred by divisions over tax rates and benefits in Birmingham, the prime minister will urge her troops to support her vision of “a new Britain for a new era.”
Early this morning, a serpent of people was observed winding around the International Convention Centre, where the prime minister was scheduled to speak at 11am.
After a conference marred by divisions over tax rates and benefits in Birmingham, the prime minister will urge her troops to support her vision of “a new Britain for a new era.”
She will insist that they disregard the objections of people who disagree with her plans, claiming that “where there is change, there is disruption.
She’ll say, “Not everyone will be in favor.” The upshot, however, will be a thriving economy and a better future for all.
However, the message is delivered against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent Tory conventions in recent memory, during which Cabinet collective responsibility has nearly disintegrated. Polls indicating that Labour is poised for a landslide victory in an upcoming election have dimmed the atmosphere.
Ms. Truss and her Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, vehemently defended the removal of the 45p top rate of tax on Sunday, despite the mini-Budget causing market chaos.
Within twenty-four hours, however, they were compelled to abandon the plan due to a revolt led by Michael Gove.
Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, openly stated that she wished to see increases in handouts in accordance with inflation, which resulted in a backlash against the intention to impose a real-terms decrease on benefits.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman responded to Mr. Gove’s effort at a “coup” by expressing her “disappointment” that Ms. Truss had abandoned her plan to eliminate the 45p rate.
Ms. Braverman also stated at a fringe event last night that she wanted to withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Convention on Human Rights, which prompted a rebuke from No10, which stated that it is not government policy.