The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter

The Conservative Party faces a battle to assert its relevance as members express dissatisfaction with leader Kemi Badenoch and the party's position in opposition. With numerous MPs defecting to Reform UK and falling poll numbers, the party struggles to find direction and appeal to voters. Ahead of the conference in Manchester, the focus is on Badenoch's leadership and the need to demonstrate a clear vision to regain support and avoid slipping further in rankings.