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Conservative Party Conference Attendance Drops Amid Decline

10/5/2025

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The Conservative Party expects 3,500 attendees at its 2025 conference, about 1,000 fewer than last year.
A leaked August report suggested attendance lagging the previous year and a decline in Young Conservatives.
Commercial guests and donors are increasing.
Reform UK said, "The Conservative Party is finished."
The conference aims to showcase a stronger economy and borders.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party expects 3,500 attendees at its 2025 conference, about 1,000 fewer than last year.
A leaked August report suggested attendance lagging the previous year and a decline in Young Conservatives.
Commercial guests and donors are increasing.
Reform UK said, "The Conservative Party is finished."
The conference aims to showcase a stronger economy and borders.