Overview

• Thatcher-themed displays, from glass-cased outfits to a "Thatcher Theatre," saturate the Manchester venue.
• The party is marking her 100th birthday and 50 years since her election as Conservative leader.
• Reporters describe a quiet exhibition floor with some empty stalls and lower energy than recent rival conferences.
• Kemi Badenoch welcomes comparisons to Thatcher, yet her image is scarce on the main hall floor.
• Merchandise and themed parties, including a GB News bash attended by Priti Patel, Robert Jenrick and Tony Abbott, sought to draw crowds and raise funds, reporters noted.