The Tory tribes vying for influence at this year's party conference

From free-market ultras to culture warriors, the party's electoral coalition is starting to fracture

Liz Truss
Liz Truss addresses the 'Great British Growth Rally' at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester
(Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak hoped a picture of party unity at the Conservatives' conference in Manchester would provide the platform to reset his premiership ahead of next year's general election.

Instead, the first few days of the annual gathering have revealed bitter infighting, with different tribes vying for influence and attention.

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