{
  "id": 12857238,
  "title": "The Capitalist: On the dance floor at Tory conference",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/the-capitalist-on-the-dance-floor-at-tory-conference",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:40:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/the-capitalist-on-the-dance-floor-at-tory-conference/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Conservative Party held their conference in Birmingham, attempting to evoke the atmosphere of the 1980s. Reporters noted the conference center was less crowded than in previous years, and young Conservatives were highlighted as future leaders. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith and Deputy Leader Alex Burghart faced awkward moments during speeches. Pint waiting times at the hotel lobby were reported to be over 20 minutes. The LGBT+ Conservatives organized a party with '80s music and a towering member, James McAlpine. Some staff felt nostalgic, while others engaged in karaoke. At the Treasury, there is discussion over whether standards are declining for the role of a pensions policy adviser, with no specific qualifications required. Graduate positions are being offered to those with a 2:2 degree in any subject, not just economics. A party at the British Museum, hosted by media mogul Mike Bloomberg, saw political and media figures mingle without the usual queues at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibit. At the Members' Club, there were rumors of cutting costs, including a shadow cabinet member sharing a hostel room.",
  "summary": "This week’s gossip, whispers and City rumours in this week’s edition of The Capitalist ’80s HITS LIFT SPIRITS AT TORY CONFERENCEAt their party conference in Birmingham, the Tories tried their best to bring back the good times. Reporters who have been following the Conservatives for years privately joked that the labyrinth conference centre had about [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Conservative conference in Birmingham evoked 1980s atmosphere",
    "Young Conservatives highlighted as future leaders",
    "LGBT+ Conservatives hosted 80s music party with James McAlpine"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}