It was announced this morning by ToryDinners4U, a think tank specially focused on food service and traditional conservative values, that the prime minister will attempt to win back the youth vote by inviting younger voters to dinner one by one.

“Some fava beans and a nice chianti ought to go nicely with the main course,” Dr Lannibal Hectre advised, “We have been testing recipes for generations. This really is the most delicious. I personally taste everyone to be certain.”

It’s expected when Ms May takes to the stage today at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester she will pull a name out of a hat of millions and read out who is the lucky first dinner.

“She will bring a personal touch to the experience. She will light candles. She will dress black tie. She will have some classical music playing. It will be an evening that the lucky will not forget.”

People invited are warned though that they will need to be on their best behaviour.

Watch your use of words carefully. Attempt to be cultured and learned. Anything known about the classics would be useful dinner conversation. And of course, dress appropriately for the event.

It will me impressed upon the young people that they are making history merely by turning up to eat a meal with their leader. How lucky is that?

It’s believed the invitations will be sent out by courier at the conclusion of the conference, to capitalise on the new strategy in time for November’s general election.