National Conservative Convention
UK most senior body of the Conservative Party / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The National Conservative Convention (NCC), is the most senior body of the Conservative Party's voluntary wing. The National Convention effectively serves as the Party's internal Parliament, and is made up of its 800 highest-ranking Party Officers.
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Founded | 1867 |
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Headquarters | , |
Key people | Lord Booth, Chairman Peter Smallwood, President Julian Ellacott, Vice President Fleur Butler, Vice President Michael Winstanley, Vice President |
Website | conservatives.com |
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Not to be confused with National Conservatism Conference.
The composition and functions of the NCC have evolved since its establishment in 1867. It has previously had a major role in policy-making and the planning of Party Conferences. Today, its primary purposes are to take charge of internal Party affairs and representing the views of Party members. Most crucially, it elects five members each year to sit on the Conservative Party Board.