Overview

• The former culture secretary declared “the Tory Party is dead” and said the Conservatives cannot win the next election.
• Nigel Farage said he was “absolutely delighted” to welcome Dorries, who is scheduled to deliver the opening speech at the conference.
• Reports say Farage did not promise her a job in any future administration, and Dorries has not ruled out a return to the Commons.
• The Conservatives issued a brief statement saying “We wish Nadine well,” while Labour argued she helped “kill” the Tory party.
• Farage is set to urge activists to prepare for a possible 2027 election as Reform expands its candidate slate and organisation, with recent polling cited by outlets showing the party ahead of rivals.