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shenmue

(38,537 posts) Sat Sep 30, 2017, 01:48 PM Sep 2017

'Hang the Tories' banner on Salford bridge is widely condemned by MPs ahead of Conservative conferen

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/hang-tories-banner-salford-bridge-13699074

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'Hang the Tories' banner on Salford bridge is widely condemned by MPs ahead of Conservative conferen (Original Post) shenmue Sep 2017 OP

Did the Tories expect Salford folk to welcome them with open arms? T_i_B Oct 2017 #1

T_i_B

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1. Did the Tories expect Salford folk to welcome them with open arms?

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Sun Oct 1, 2017, 08:34 AM

Oct 2017

I expect most of them will not be leaving the security bubble for the duration of conference anyway.

To be honest, I struggle to see the benefit to any town or city of accommodating a party conference. It's a lot of expense, for delegates who sure as heck won't be spending their money with local businesses!

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