Conservatives mull path back to power at Manchester conference – and the electoral system

Conservatives mull path back to power at Manchester conference – and the electoral system

There was a notable shift in mood at the Conservative conference this year compared to recent ones. Until last year, the party had been in government and its conferences focused on the leaders’ speeches, while last year was dominated by the leadership race following the general election. This year’s conference in Manchester had a different pace, as the party settled into opposition and started to look more closely at the policy work it wants to …