Political party conferences mean different things to different people. For leaders, they represent an opportunity to grab the attention of voters. For parties themselves, they are a critical revenue-raising exercise. And for members, they offer the chance to drink warm wine in airless rooms.
This year’s Conservative Party Conference seemingly has another purpose — as a beauty parade for would-be leaders. The number of Cabinet ministers looking to score points and shake hands is too long to list, but include Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. Liz Truss is also sure to make another of her helpful interventions.
