Newscast Conservative Conference: “It’s Tough Being A Tory”
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Oct 7, 2025 
James Cleverly, the Shadow Housing Secretary and Conservative MP, dives into the state of the party during the conference in Manchester. He addresses the impact of Robert Jenrick's controversial remarks and stresses the importance of considering context in the integration debate. Cleverly shares his views on housing, proposing to reduce regulatory burdens to make homes more affordable. He also touches on his evolving perspective on the European Convention on Human Rights and hints at a potential future in London politics.
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Smaller Crowd, Sharper Energy
- Conference turnout is down but attendees are more energetic and engaged.
- Adam Fleming suggests a Darwinian effect: those who turn up want to shape the party's future.
Economic Credibility As Central Pitch
- The Conservatives are pitching economic credibility through spending cuts and targeted incentives.
- They hope fiscal discipline will differentiate them from Labour and Reform despite legacy fiscal mistakes being raised against them.
Integration Remarks Spark Party Split
- Robert Jenrick's remarks about integration provoked internal party debate and wider criticism.
- The incident highlights tensions between blunt messaging and concerns about racial language.