Conservatives in the City - Spring Drinks Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 We hosted our Spring Drinks in The Carlton Club in London last week and we had a fabulous turnout and a wonderful evening. It just so happened the Club was playing host to the Prime Minister that evening for a Political Committee dinner and so those who arrived early were treated to a few words from Rishi Sunak on the grand staircase - a real treat! Local News
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