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Now back in London and recovered from a hectic five days, I have a chance to reflect on what was by all accounts a successful and enjoyable Labour party conference.
It was pleasing that one clear message that was being repeated at all the fringe events and in the conference hall itself was, th...
Well Labour conference is over, and final preparations are being frantically made for the Tory conference which begins in a few days time in Birmingham.
The good news is that even with some of the shine off Gordon's speech being lost due to Ruth Kelly's botched resignation, Labour have receive...
His opponents struggle to pin David Cameron with any really zinging negative images - the a bit-too-cute chameleon of 2006, or Nick Clegg's comparison of him with the even cuter Andrex puppy.
But the discussion of the Conservative threat here at Manchester over the past five days may have served ...
To see the myth of Labour fatalism finally put to the sword, one only had to look at the queues stretching from the entrance to the conference hall fully two hours before the PM was due to begin his speech.
Suspense filled activists nervously awaited their leader, dry-mouthed as they sat bathed...
Today saw queues round the block to enter the conference centre as delegates and activists filed into the conference secure zone, whilst being 'entertained' by the rantings of the ubiquitous free speech campaigner, now minus his soap box which was poached during a surprise raid yesterday.
The G...
Magazine Articles
Gritting the teeth
Without a renewed sense of discipline, the Labour Party risks imploding at Manchester, argues Kevin Maguire
Friday 12th September 2008No laughing matter
The Liberal Democrats now have the policies to win votes – all they need to do is make people hear them, argues Sean O'Grady
Friday 12th September 2008Conference Archive
Latest Podcasts
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Listen now: ePolitix.com at the close of Labour conference
Inside the conference bubble: ePolitix.com in Manchester with Vernon Coaker, Shahid Malik and Ian Gibson.
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
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Listen now: ePolitix.com at Labour Conference
ePolitix.com speaks to Phil Woolas and Derek Draper at the Labour Party's 2008 conference.
Sunday 21st September 2008
Conference News
Top universities to seek poorer pupils
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Harman defends Brown's leadership
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Balls urges Labour unity
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Ministers announce free school meal trial
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Climate change 'must remain priority'
Wednesday 24th September 2008Conference Speeches in Full
Gordon Brown speech in full
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Harriet Harman speech in full
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Ed Balls speech in full
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Alan Johnson speech in full
Wednesday 24th September 2008
John Denham speech in full
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Party Conferences Calendar
ePolitix.com provides a comprehensive list of fringe events held at party conferences.
DODS Fringe Events
Saturday, 20th September 2008
(Access all Areas) Universal Service in the 21st Century, A positive future for communications
partnered with
Communication Workers Union
With Harriet Harman MP, Leader of the House of Commons
17.45 - 19.30, in the Dods Marquee
Podcasts
The Future of Manchester
partnered with
Northwest Regional Development Agency & Manchester Enterprises
The challenges that Manchester faces for its long term economic development is the focus of the debate, what has been achieved so far and what is the best way forward for the city? With Dermot Finch, Director, Centre for Cities, IPPR and culture secretary Andy Burnham MP.
20.00 - 21.30, in the Dods Marquee
Sunday, 21st September 2008
Nuclear - Solutions for the future
partnered with
(The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Nuclear Industry Association, EnergySolutions, E.ON, The Northwest Development Agency and Westinghouse)
This debate explores how nuclear power could be the answer to Britain’s long term energy needs as well as allowing for discussion of the environmental legacy of a new generation of nuclear power plants. Speakers will include John Robertson MP, Chair of APPG on Nuclear Energy.
12.45 - 14.00, in the Dods Marquee
Coping with Conflict
partnered with
The Royal British Legion
Recent research has revealed clear links between increasing length and frequency of deployments, alcohol use and mental health problems. The nature of conflict has changed and we need a new strategy to ensure our troops can cope with the pressures of modern warfare.
17.45 - 19.30, in the Dods Marquee
Working for a Better Life
partnered with
Work is good for the health of the nation and can improve the lives of those with mental or physical disabilities, what should the government be doing to support a healthy working nation? With speakers Rt Hon James Purnell MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Patrick Butler, editor of SocietyGuardian.
20.00- 21.30, in the Dods Marquee
Podcasts
Monday, 22nd September 2008
Transport Day
partnered with
09.00 - 17.00, in the Dods Marquee
Food Miles: Taste Test
partnered with
Do you know where does the food on your plate come from? Delegates taste food from the local Manchester area and from much further away in a taste test to make you think.
12.45 - 14.00, in the Dods Marquee
Joined up thinking to resolve global food security
partnered with
cru Investments
Is the best way to bring African communities out of chronic poverty investing in sustainable and long- term projects rather than focusing on short-term charitable donations? A healthy discussion about the best way to reduce poverty in Africa and build sustainable long- term futures, with Dr Francis Moto - High Commissioner to Malawi
20.00 - 21.30, Dods Marquee
The Small Business Reception
partnered with
Federation of Small Businesses
With keynote speaker Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP (tbc)
22.00, Dods Marquee
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008
Licensed to Operate? - A debate on the future of the public affairs/lobbying industry
partnered with
Association of Professional Political Consultants and Electus
Lobbying forms a major part of the political process but with more and more voices clambering to be heard how can we make sure the industry is as open and honest as possible?
08.00 - 09.30, Dods Marquee
How should we promote defence to young people?
partnered with
Defence Industries Council and Unite
The defence sector provides a range of rich and stable career paths for young people from being part of our armed forces to working within the industry that supports them. We would like to debate how defence appears to young people and how we should talk about it with them. With Bob Ainsworth MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces
17.45 - 19.30, Dods Marquee
Northern Lights: Strengthening the Economy of the North
partnered with
How best can we strengthen the economy of the north now and in the future? What role can regional development agencies play in the economic redevelopment of the regions? Arlene McCarthy MEP and Dermot Finch join the debate.
20.00 - 21.30, in the Dods Marquee
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