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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics

Tea and austerity at the Conservative party spring conference

Conservative party leader David Cameron
Conservative party leader David Cameron before making his speech in Cheltenham. Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA
Conservative party chairman Eric Pickles
Conservative party chairman Eric Pickles was on hand to welcome the delegates. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
David Cameron meets an admirer
David Cameron meets an admirer. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Conservative party leader David Cameron
Conservative party leader David Cameron enjoys a cup of tea after arriving in Cheltenham. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Conservative party work and pensions secretary, Theresa May.
Conservative party work and pensions secretary, Theresa May, used her speech to attack Labour on taxation. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters
Conservative party's Theresa May
Theresa May doesn't disappoint with her distinctive shoes. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Conservative Shadow chancellor George Osborne
Shadow chancellor George Osborne: not rushing into announcing spending cuts. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Conservative party spring conference
Reaction to shadow chancellor George Osborne's speech. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Reaction at Conservative spring conference
A more positive reaction to George Osborne's speech. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters
Conservative leader David Cameron
Conservative leader David Cameron milks the applause after delivering his 'age of austerity' speech at the party's spring conference at Cheltenham racecourse. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters
Conservative Spring Forum
All together, now: Conservative party leader David Cameron is joined on stage in Cheltenham by shadow cabinet members. Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA
Conservative party spring conference
David Cameron remained behind a lectern to deliver his sombre speech. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
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