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12/11/2003
Tory Central Office to move after 45 years
Conservatives are to move Central Office from Smith Square to a new party headquarters, Opposition Leader Michael Howard has announced.
The decision to quit the building at 32 Smith Square after 45 years was unanimously endorsed by the party Board, as part of the "streamlining process" undertaken following the change of party leadership.
The Tories said that the party will be re-established in "new, more suitable premises as soon as possible", while the old building is sold.
Mr Howard said after chairing the Board meeting: "I was tremendously impressed by the unity of purpose at our meeting this afternoon. There is a great determination to work together across the Conservative Party."
Raymond Monbiot, Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Chairman of the Party, said: "It was a very positive board meeting. The decision taken today is just one more element in streamlining the Conservative Party machine for fighting the next general election."
(gmcg)
The decision to quit the building at 32 Smith Square after 45 years was unanimously endorsed by the party Board, as part of the "streamlining process" undertaken following the change of party leadership.
The Tories said that the party will be re-established in "new, more suitable premises as soon as possible", while the old building is sold.
Mr Howard said after chairing the Board meeting: "I was tremendously impressed by the unity of purpose at our meeting this afternoon. There is a great determination to work together across the Conservative Party."
Raymond Monbiot, Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Chairman of the Party, said: "It was a very positive board meeting. The decision taken today is just one more element in streamlining the Conservative Party machine for fighting the next general election."
(gmcg)
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