Conservatives in Blackpool
The Conservative Party holds its annual conference this week in Blackpool, with each day given over to a particular theme within the wider conference these of a fair deal for all.
Tuesday 7th October – Stronger Communities and Safer Streets
2pm – Conservatives for cities – Debate, with response by Steve Norris, Conservative candidate for Mayor of London
2.55pm – Real neighbourhood policing in Britain – Debate, with response by Home Affairs spokesman Oliver Letwin
4.05pm – A fair deal for local communities – Debate, with response by ODPM spokesman David Davis
5pm – Close
Wednesday 8th October – Opportunity and Security
1.45pm – Britain’s place in the world – Debate, with contributions by Defence Spokesman Bernard Jenkin, International Development Spokeswoman Caroline Spelman, Conservative leader in the European Parliament Jonathan Evans and Foreign Affairs Spokesman Michael Ancram
3.10pm – A fair deal for taxpayers – Debate, with response by Shadow Chancellor Michael Howard
4pm – A fair deal for pensioners and savers – Debate, with response by Work and Pensions Spokesman David Willetts
4.45pm – A fair deal for business and enterprise – Debate, with response by Trade and Industry spokesman Tim Yeo
5.30pm – Close
Thursday 9th October – A Fair Deal for Everyone
10am – Session opens
10.30am – Financial appeal
11am – Address by Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith
