When is the Conservative Party conference 2023? Dates, agenda, speeches and how to watch Tory conference live
The 2023 Conservative Party conference begins on Sunday, as Rishi Sunak prepares to fire the starting gun on a long general election campaign.
Mr Sunak is battling to reverse Labourās double-digit lead in the polls ahead of an election likely to take place next year but has been frustrated by a number of recent policy leaks, from scaling back net zero commitments and theĀ HS2Ā high-speed rail line, and plans to scrap A-levels and cut inheritance tax.
The Prime Minister will speak on the final day of the conference, The annual rally will also feature keynote addresses from most senior Tories, including Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons.
When is the Conservative Party conference?
The Conservative Party conference starts on Sunday 1 October and will wrap up on Wednesday 4 October. It is being held at the International Convention Centre on Broad Street in Birmingham.
Sunday
- Greg Hands (Chairman of the Conservative Party)
- Chris Neaton-Harris (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)
- Andrew RT Davies (Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd)
- David TC Davies (Secretary of State for Wales)
- Douglas Ross (Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionists)
- Alister Jack (Secretary of State for Scotland)
- Grant Shapps (Secretary of State for Defence)
- James Cleverly (Secretary of Stage for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
Monday
- Claire Coutinho (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero)
- Mark Harper (Secretary of State for Transport)
- Lucy Frazer (Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport)
- Jeremy Hunt (Chancellor of the Exchequer)
- Kemi Badenoch (Secretary of State for Business and Trade)
- Mel Stride (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions)
- ThĆ©rĆØse Coffey (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
- Gillian Keegan (Secretary of State for Education)
Tuesday
- Steve Barclay (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
- Michelle Donelan (Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology)
- Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
- Alex Chalk (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
- Suella Braverman (Secretary of State for the Home Department)
Wednesday
- Penny Mordaunt (Leader of the House of Commons)
- Johnny Mercer (Minister for Veteransā Affairs)
- Rishi Sunak (Prime Minister)
You can find a full agenda for the conference here.
A rail strike organised by the Aslef union will coincide with theĀ conference. Aslef members working at 16 rail companies will strike onĀ Saturday 30 SeptemberĀ andĀ Wednesday 4 October. Find more details about the strike here.
How can I watch the speeches?
Some speeches will be streamed live on the Conservativesā YouTube channel, and also uploaded after the event.
If you are a paid-up member of the party it is also possible to attend conference in person. Your membership must be valid for at least three months at the time of your Conservative Party conference pass registration.
You can register to attend here, and book your tickets here. Tickets currently cost Ā£242 for members, or Ā£121 for Young Conservatives.
