During a live video interview, James Cleverly faced scrutiny over his party’s blunder of distributing chocolate bars with misspelled “Britain” labels. The Shadow Housing Secretary was seen diverting attention by engaging in a toy racing car game at the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Manchester.
Criticism arose when it was discovered that the Conservative Party was distributing chocolate bars with the incorrect spelling of “Britain” on them. LBC’s Natasha Clark directly addressed Mr. Cleverly, questioning why such a basic error had occurred, emphasizing that a party aiming for governance should pay attention to such details.
In response, Mr. Cleverly awkwardly attributed the mistake to typos and highlighted the importance of quality control. However, Clark persisted, suggesting that a refund should be sought from the team responsible for the error.
At the conference’s official merchandise stand, the absence of Kemi Badenoch was noticeable, while displays of former Tory Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill dominated the space. The emphasis on Thatcher was particularly striking, with various memorabilia dedicated to her, including mugs, baubles, and even a bottle of whisky featuring her image for sale.
Additionally, the sale of Tory-branded silk ties, socks, and cufflinks was observed, along with the presence of “Make Britain Great Again” hats reminiscent of Donald Trump’s iconic headwear. The conference witnessed a strong focus on Thatcher memorabilia, reflecting a heightened interest in the late Prime Minister within the party.