Conservative party conference, day one: The Spectator guide | 1 October 2017

The Conservative party conference is underway. In the days after the doomed snap election, Theresa May didn’t look as though she would make it this far. But the Prime Minister has clung on. Here are the highlights to look out for on day one:

Party conference:

10.30 – 12.30: Meeting of the National Conservative Convention. Alexandra Suite, Midland Hotel

14.00 – 14.50: Welcome to Conference: Conference Chairman; Conservative Party Chairman; First Secretary of State

14.50 – 15.45: Delivering a fairer future for young people: Secretary of State for Education; Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

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15.45 – 16.20: Strengthening the Union between all our citizens: Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; Leader of the Conservatives in the Welsh Assembly

16.30 – 17.30: Meet the Chairman Exchange Auditorium. For Party Members only

Fringe events:

12.45pm: Waugh Zone Live: David Gauke Manchester Central : Exchange 4-5 combined

12.45pm: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Fringe. Manchester