What I Thought of Rishi's Big Moment

I was at conference - here's what I think

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I’m just back from Manchester, having spent the last few days at Conservative Party conference talking to a few Cabinet Ministers, more than a few Members of Parliament, restless activists, and even having a dance with Liz Truss (don’t ask).

I spent time with the Tory establishment at the 1922 reception, the one-nation types, the insurgent New Conservatives, the Trussites, and the Farageists.

So, exclusively for our paid supporters here’s what I think about Rishi Sunak’s big speech, the evolving strategy in Number 10, and what I think will happen next.