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Manchester to host Tory conference in 2009

27/02/2007

Manchester has been named as the chosen venue for the Conservative Party annual conference in 2009.

After the party descended on Manchester for their Spring Forum last year, they were eager to return to this "vibrant and exciting" city for their 2009 and 2011 conferences, Tory chairman Francis Maude explained.

"Manchester is one of Europe's great cities, which represents the dynamic face of modern Britain," he said, congratulating the city on this "great opportunity to showcase itself".

More than 10,000 party members, media, overseas guests and exhibitors are expected to attend the conference, to be held in the Manchester Central Complex, formerly the GMEX Centre and the Manchester International Convention Centre.

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Hosting four major political conferences in four years enhances our reputation as the country's major convention centre.

"We are moving up the international rankings and we are increasingly known world-wide as a city that's a great place to visit, work, study and to live."

Meanwhile, the city has been awarded with the title of best UK destination by judges at this year's international Confex exhibition, who praised the "impressive critical mass" of Manchester's infrastructure and the range of quality venues.




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