Politics

Just how Tory is the Tory party conference?

Answer: very

October 05, 2015
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The Conservative party conference is often criticised for being too sterile; a playground for lobbyists in which party activists are ignored. But when Prospect visited we found plenty of party spirit in among the stalls for pressure groups and trade bodies. Here are seven of the most distinctively Tory things we came across.

This Jeremy Corbyn magic money printer

Complete with a bearded faux-Corbyn© Josh Lowe

A robot Thatcher (Iron Lady)

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With a heartwarming backstory:

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This shooting simulator

Welcome to Tory conference. Here is a bird shooting simulator. https://t.co/BmWitTNPzm

— Dan Bloom (@danbloom1) October 4, 2015

An actual brass band

Playing for the enjoyment of delegates in the conference cafe

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The conference branch of Harvey Nicks

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This massive bottle of vintage wine

Yours to win in a raffle

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And this charming Giclee Print of Bletchley Park

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