Folkestone & Hythe Conservatives at Party Conference, Manchester 2025.
Members from Folkestone & Hythe joined Conservative supporters from across the country at this year’s Party Conference in Manchester. The programme underlined our focus on a stronger economy and stronger borders, together with secure communities, opportunity through skills, fairness in women’s sport, and unwavering support for Ukraine—alongside a proud celebration of the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth.
And, of course, Kemi Badenoch’s widely praised promise that the next Conservative government will abolish Stamp Duty to help people buy a home of their own.
Photo highlights
- Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch, Party Leader, addressing the Southern Region Reception.
- Conference crowd on their feet during one of the six standing ovations for Kemi.
- Rt Hon Claire Coutinho, Shadow Equalities Minister, chairing a panel on fairness in women’s sports with Marion Calder (For Women Scotland) and Sharron Davies, former Olympic swimmer.
- Conservatives from Kent joining the Family Farm Tax protest led by Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Shadow Environment and Rural Affairs Secretary, with FHCA Honorary President, Rory Love.
- Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Shadow Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, addressing Conference.
- Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch delivering her Leader’s speech on closing day.
- Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Shadow Justice Secretary, with Donna Jones, Hampshire & Isle of Wight PCC.
- Conference mosaic celebrating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth.
- Rt Hon Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary, chairing a discussion with Jack Lopresti (former MP, now with Ukraine’s International Brigade) and Major Pavlo, a Ukrainian army officer from Operation Interflex.
- FHCA Honorary President, Rory Love, entering the Conference venue.
- FHCA Honorary President, Rory Love, discussing illegal immigration with the Shadow Home Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Philp MP.
- Rt Hon Laura Trott MP, Shadow Education Secretary.
- Shadow Home Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, addressing Conference.
Thank you to all members who travelled and contributed. We return energised to serve our communities across Folkestone & Hythe.
Pictures ©2025 Rory Love
