The Indy photo essay: Behind the scenes at Tory conference
Over three days in Manchester, photographer Antony Medley captured grandees schmoozing – and delegates snoozing – behind the scenes at the Conservative Party conference.
Thousands of Tory activists and organisers attended this week’s gathering, which could well be the last before the next general election.
After a year of chaos and party infighting, it has been more sombre than usual at the iconic Midland Hotel and around the conference centre.
But there was still plenty of quirky and eye-catching goings-on for our resident photographer to capture...
Protesters gather in Manchester at the start of the Conservative Party conference
Two young Tories enjoy a crafty cigarette break outside the convention centre.
Tory councillors Jan Whitbourn and Liz Sneath outside the convention.
Nigel Farage arrives for an interview with GB News.
Liz Truss at the Great British Growth Rally.
Liz Truss leaving the Trafford Room at the Midland Hotel.
Rishi Sunak applauds Jeremy Hunt’s speech.
A fringe meeting votes on the question: ‘Has Brexit failed?’
Theresa May at the Conservative Environment Network.
One delegate gets his bearings.
Innocent badger protest, St Peter’s Square.
Priti Patel and broadcaster John Pienaar outside the convention centre.
Jeremy Hunt before a fringe event at the Centre for Policy Studies.
Taking a nap during Alex Chalk’s speech.
Suella Braverman visits the Guide Dog stand.
James and Susie Cleverly leaving the convention centre after attending an evening drinks reception.
Andrew Boff being ejected for heckling Suella Braverman’s speech
Applause for Suella Braverman’s speech.