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Conservative conference update.

Having initially refused Alastair Campbell's application for a conference pass, the Conservatives did a sharp u-turn yesterday.

Following the intervention of party chairman Grant Shapps, Campbell was given a pass that will enable him to address a meeting organised by Alcohol Concern, supporters of minimum pricing which Campbell also backs.

Meanwhile, not only has Nigel Farage been refused a pass, the Tories have also refused to list in their conference brochure meetings outside the conference zone where Farage is speaking.

They include a meeting on Monday hosted jointly by Forest and the Institute of Economic Affairs.

A Beer and a Fag with Farage takes place at 6.00pm at The Comedy Store, 3 & 4 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, a short walk from the conference centre.

No pass required. Everyone welcome.