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Guide: 2017 political party conferences Guide: 2017 political party conferences
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Autumn sees Britain's political parties gathering by the sea - or in big city conference centres - here's a round-up of this year's, which will be updated as they happen.Autumn sees Britain's political parties gathering by the sea - or in big city conference centres - here's a round-up of this year's, which will be updated as they happen.
Conservatives - 1-4 October in Manchester
It would have been the perfect setting for Theresa May to celebrate a landslide election victory, on the back of gains made in former Labour heartlands across the north of England.
But instead she lost her Commons majority at the general election and her dreams of a Tory revival in the north remain just that.
Fear of another election - and the Jeremy Corbyn government that might follow - is likely to keep the troops in line in Manchester.
But conferences are fertile breeding grounds for plots and the pressure will be on for her to deliver when she makes her big conference-closing speech on Wednesday, which will inevitably compared to the ones by Boris Johnson, David Davis, Amber Rudd and others who are said to have an eye on her job.
Here are the highlights of the conference week:
Sunday
First Secretary of State Damian Green
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson
Monday
Chancellor Philip Hammond
Brexit Secretary David Davis
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
Tuesday
Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Wednesday
Prime Minister Theresa May
Labour - 24-27 September in BrightonLabour - 24-27 September in Brighton
Labour's gathering in Brighton felt at times like a victory rally, as Jeremy Corbyn's supporters celebrated the party's better-than-expected general election result. Jeremy Corbyn ended Labour's week in Brighton with a speech to delegates in which he claimed the party was "on the threshold of power".
Delegates approved changes to the way leaders are elected, which could make it easier to elect a left-wing successor to Mr Corbyn. The centre ground of British politics had shifted, he argued, and his Labour Party was now in the "political mainstream" because its polices were "what most people in our country actually want".
He used the speech to announce some new policies - such as rent controls and curbs on gentrification - but it was mainly a chance to rally the troops for another election campaign, with the Tory government "hanging by a thread".
His supporters in the hall loved it, although they were chanting "Oh, Jeremy Corbyn" for a full two minutes before he had even begun.
This conference cemented Mr Corbyn's newfound dominance of the party, following his better-than-expected general election result.
There was a row about Brexit, with moderate MPs, who want Mr Corbyn to commit to keeping the UK in the single market and customs union, feeling they had been denied a vote on this issue and the chance to debate it more fully.There was a row about Brexit, with moderate MPs, who want Mr Corbyn to commit to keeping the UK in the single market and customs union, feeling they had been denied a vote on this issue and the chance to debate it more fully.
And shadow chancellor John McDonnell caused a stir when he warned Labour must prepare for all eventualities in government, including a possible run on the pound.And shadow chancellor John McDonnell caused a stir when he warned Labour must prepare for all eventualities in government, including a possible run on the pound.
But Mr Corbyn got through the week with his newfound dominance of the party further entrenched, as he prepared to tell the party faithful in his keynote speech they were on the "threshold of power". But delegates approved changes to the way leaders are elected, which could make it easier to elect a left-wing successor to Mr Corbyn.
Liberal Democrats - 16-19 September in BournemouthLiberal Democrats - 16-19 September in Bournemouth
The Liberal Democrats gathered by the seaside having modestly increased their tally of MPs to 12 in the recent general election, following an electoral drubbing in 2015 that left them with just eight.The Liberal Democrats gathered by the seaside having modestly increased their tally of MPs to 12 in the recent general election, following an electoral drubbing in 2015 that left them with just eight.
In his keynote speech to conference, new leader Sir Vince Cable said he could lead the Lib Dems back to power by offering a mix of "hope and realism".In his keynote speech to conference, new leader Sir Vince Cable said he could lead the Lib Dems back to power by offering a mix of "hope and realism".
He called for higher taxes on foreign property speculators and second home owners to help tackle inequality.He called for higher taxes on foreign property speculators and second home owners to help tackle inequality.
And he claimed Brexit would be an act of "masochism", leaving the UK poorer.And he claimed Brexit would be an act of "masochism", leaving the UK poorer.
Conservatives - 1-4 October in Manchester
The Conservatives continue a trend over recent years for urban - as opposed to seaside - conferences with a return to Manchester.
Prime Minister Theresa May took what seemed a reasonably safe gamble when she called an election earlier this year, with her party well ahead of Labour in the opinion polls.
However, while the Conservatives increased their vote share they lost their majority in Parliament, after a much-criticised campaign. The government now needs the support of Northern Ireland's 10 Democratic Unionist Party MPs to be sure of winning Commons votes.
Party members will gather with Mrs May in a weakened position and questions over cabinet unity on Brexit - prompted most recently by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson - dominating the headlines.
UKIP - 29-30 September in TorquayUKIP - 29-30 September in Torquay
UKIP members meet for a two-day conference which will see the winner of the party's latest leadership election announced.UKIP members meet for a two-day conference which will see the winner of the party's latest leadership election announced.
UKIP's share of the vote in the general election collapsed to just 1.8%, prompting the resignation of then-leader Paul Nuttall. Since UK voters backed leaving the EU in a referendum in 2016, the party which focused on getting the UK out of the EU has struggled to broaden its appeal.UKIP's share of the vote in the general election collapsed to just 1.8%, prompting the resignation of then-leader Paul Nuttall. Since UK voters backed leaving the EU in a referendum in 2016, the party which focused on getting the UK out of the EU has struggled to broaden its appeal.
Former leader Nigel Farage ruled out a return but 11 candidates are vying for the party's top job. Former leader Nigel Farage ruled out a return but seven candidates are vying for the party's top job.
Green Party - 7-10 October in HarrogateGreen Party - 7-10 October in Harrogate
The Green Party of England and Wales achieved just a 1.6% share of the vote in the general election, though the party's sole MP, Caroline Lucas, retained her seat in Brighton Pavilion with an increased share of the vote.The Green Party of England and Wales achieved just a 1.6% share of the vote in the general election, though the party's sole MP, Caroline Lucas, retained her seat in Brighton Pavilion with an increased share of the vote.
Ms Lucas is leader of the party alongside Jonathan Bartley in a job-share arrangement, after the two ran for the leadership on a joint ticket.Ms Lucas is leader of the party alongside Jonathan Bartley in a job-share arrangement, after the two ran for the leadership on a joint ticket.
According to the party's website, there will be a "co-leaders' speech" to conference.According to the party's website, there will be a "co-leaders' speech" to conference.
SNP - 8-10 October in GlasgowSNP - 8-10 October in Glasgow
After a stunning general election result in 2015 - when the party won 56 out of 59 Scottish seats - the SNP returned 35 MPs in 2017.After a stunning general election result in 2015 - when the party won 56 out of 59 Scottish seats - the SNP returned 35 MPs in 2017.
It is still the dominant force in Scottish politics and forms a minority government in the Scottish Parliament - but it lost 12 Commons seats to the Conservatives, six seats to Labour and three to the Lib Dems.It is still the dominant force in Scottish politics and forms a minority government in the Scottish Parliament - but it lost 12 Commons seats to the Conservatives, six seats to Labour and three to the Lib Dems.
Leader Nicola Sturgeon has called for a second referendum on Scottish independence to be held at the end of the Brexit process, although the date of it has been put back in the wake of the general election.Leader Nicola Sturgeon has called for a second referendum on Scottish independence to be held at the end of the Brexit process, although the date of it has been put back in the wake of the general election.
A majority of Scottish voters backed continuing EU membership in 2016 and Ms Sturgeon has said Brexit would mean Scotland leaving the EU "against our will".A majority of Scottish voters backed continuing EU membership in 2016 and Ms Sturgeon has said Brexit would mean Scotland leaving the EU "against our will".
Plaid Cymru - 20-21 October in CaernarfonPlaid Cymru - 20-21 October in Caernarfon
Plaid Cymru gained a seat in the general election, taking their Commons total to four. The party has 11 seats in the Welsh Assembly - the same number as the Conservatives but behind Labour.Plaid Cymru gained a seat in the general election, taking their Commons total to four. The party has 11 seats in the Welsh Assembly - the same number as the Conservatives but behind Labour.
However, Assembly Member Neil McEvoy has been suspended from the Plaid Cymru group following a row over policy on council house sales.However, Assembly Member Neil McEvoy has been suspended from the Plaid Cymru group following a row over policy on council house sales.
Plaid backs a move by the Labour Welsh government to stop council house sales - but in a Facebook post, Mr McEvoy said right-to-buy was the "one realistic way" many working-class people had of owning their own home.Plaid backs a move by the Labour Welsh government to stop council house sales - but in a Facebook post, Mr McEvoy said right-to-buy was the "one realistic way" many working-class people had of owning their own home.
In an email to party members, leader Leanne Wood said he was "clearly breaching" Plaid's rulebook.In an email to party members, leader Leanne Wood said he was "clearly breaching" Plaid's rulebook.