The latest news and comment on the 2016 Conservative party conference.
October 2017
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Does Captain Underpants really explain the rise of Corbynism?
At a Conservative conference fringe event, David Goodhart suggested the left’s surge could be explained by the kids’ superhero. Perhaps his joyless alter-ego Mr Krupp may help us understand the Tories
January 2017
Amber Rudd speech on foreign workers recorded as hate incident
After complaint from member of the public, police say they will not be investigating speech as a hate crime
November 2016
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
Philip Hammond presents the 2016 autumn statement – as it happened
Rolling coverage and analysis as chancellor Philip Hammond announces£122bn of extra borrowing and new spending plans