There exists a disjunction between Tory preoccupations in Birmingham and the more fundamental challenges the party actually faces

Bale, Tim (2012) There exists a disjunction between Tory preoccupations in Birmingham and the more fundamental challenges the party actually faces. [Online resource]

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Tim Bale describes the typical party conference atmosphere and argues the Conservatives’ obsession with issues like Europe, visa restrictions and Boris only distract from far greater and more pressing concerns facing the party.