TRUSS CONFERENCE OUTLASTED BY A LETTUCE (SPECTATOR WAS ASLEEP)
CPAC came to London with its chair, Liz Truss, opening proceedings to a few dozen people – the most intimate gathering of believers since the mini-budget. One attendee reported 'more life in a supermarket clearance bin', a journalist offered 'Couldn't run the country and can't run a conference', and at least one delegate gave his own review by falling asleep 'snoring loudly'. The exhibitor hall was deserted, which we can only describe as Trussonomics in action.
THE BORING BIT: WHAT THE REAL REPORT SAYS
Only a few dozen people heard CPAC UK chair Liz Truss open the event; one journalist joked 'Couldn't run the country and can't run a conference'; an attendee saw 'more life in a supermarket clearance bin'; one man fell asleep 'snoring loudly'; the exhibitor room was deserted.
Our short summary of the original – read the full report for context. Everything above it is satire.
REAL STORY ABC News (Australia) · 22 Jul 2026: “Right-wing conference arrives in UK to snoring, empty seats and bad reviews”
Gaffe-o-Meter: Liz Truss · Outfit: CPAC UK