Philip Hammond probably wouldn’t be in the Cabinet if Theresa May had won the thumping majority she was widely predicted to. Instead, Hammond will be taking centre stage on day two of the Tory party conference. Here are the highlights to watch out for:Party conference:
10am: David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland
10.40am:Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales
11.15am: David Gauke, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
11.40am: Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer
2.30pm:Karen Bradley, Culture Secretary 3.05pm: Michael Gove, Environment Secretary
3.40pm: Chris Grayling, Transport Secretary
4.05pm: Greg Clark, Energy Secretary
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16.30 – 17.30:Campaign 2018. Exchange Auditorium
Fringe events:
8.15am:Paul Goodman in conversation with Damian Green, First Secretary of State. Manchester Central : Charter 1
8.15am:Brexit Breakfast.Midland Hotel: Fairclough. Speaker: Michael Gove MP
8.30am: A tale of two generations – can the Conservatives inspire the young and keep winning among older voters? Midland Hotel : Victoria Suite. Speakers: James Kirkup; Katy Balls, political correspondent, The Spectator
Midday: After the Lammy Review: ensuring race doesn’t slip back down the justice agenda. Friends’
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