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05.10.2023 - 11:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 'drunk' Conservative Party delegate URINATED in a pricey plant pot at Manchester's Midland Hotel - before falling and smashing it, the Manchester Evening News understands.
Tory conference turned out to be an expensive do for the party member, who couldn't wait to spend a penny. He was at the four-star hotel on Peter Street on Monday evening (October 2) after enjoying several drinks with the party faithful.
In the foyer is an expensive pot in which a tree is planted to add a touch of class and sophistication to the entrance of the city's most iconic hotel. The delegate chose to unrinate in the pot.
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'Drunk', he then fell - smashing the vase, thought to be worth several thousand pounds.
The aftermath was witnessed by a group of senior emergency services officers, who were in the vicinity carrying out a safety and risk assessment recce of the area around conference centre.
The delegate was not arrested. The M.E.N. understands the man agreed to settle with the hotel and cover the cost of the damage.
A spokesman for the Conservatives said: "It is not something we would want to comment on."
The Midland Hotel has been approached for comment.
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