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Conservative Party Marks Thatcher’s Legacy Amid Election Challenges

10/7/2025

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Conservative Party conference in Manchester marks Margaret Thatcher’s 100th birthday with tributes.
Kemi Badenoch, the party leader, seeks revival after a poor election.
Some MPs back giving Badenoch time to rebuild; others urge urgency.
Proposals include a £5,000 tax rebate for young workers and £47 billion in spending cuts.
Elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils loom for Badenoch.

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Conservative Party conference in Manchester marks Margaret Thatcher’s 100th birthday with tributes.
Kemi Badenoch, the party leader, seeks revival after a poor election.
Some MPs back giving Badenoch time to rebuild; others urge urgency.
Proposals include a £5,000 tax rebate for young workers and £47 billion in spending cuts.
Elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils loom for Badenoch.