Summary
At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, the Tories are invoking the legacy of Margaret Thatcher to attempt a political comeback. Kemi Badenoch, the current Tory leader, is looking to Thatcher's policies for inspiration as the party tries to regain its footing after recent election losses.
Key Facts
- The Conservative Party is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher's birth at their conference.
- Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, is inspired by Thatcher while trying to revive the party's popularity.
- Robert Colvile suggested the Tories should target government bodies that limit business growth, similar to Thatcher's approach to unions.
- John Redwood proposed that the energy sector could be a rallying cause for the Conservatives.
- Esther McVey believes the party can learn from Thatcher in managing the British economy.
- McVey mentioned that maintaining the two-child benefit cap could distinguish the Tories economically.
- There are historical parallels drawn between Thatcher's era and current challenges with a new party, like the old SDP.
