The Conservative Party faces a dilemma over its autumn conference, with insiders revealing plans to potentially scrap the event.
Concerns are mounting that the conference, scheduled for October in Birmingham, may clash with election campaigning and dilute the party’s focus.
Alternatives like a shortened event or a spring reschedule are on the table.
The financial implications of cancellation, including lost revenue and booked venue costs, add to the complexity and existing struggle for the party.
As the Tories trail Labour in polls, this decision reflects the strategic calculations ahead of the next general election, with internal debates intensifying over the conference’s fate as well as Rishi Sunak’s future as party leader.
