What will the mood be like at Labour Party conference?
The Independent|September 21, 2024
Some 20,000 Labour Party activists, plus the usual complement of journalists, corporate lobbyists and invited celebs and dignitaries, are heading for Liverpool for the party conference.
SEAN O'GRADY
What will the mood be like at Labour Party conference?

It will be the first such gathering since 2009 to be held while the party is in government, and the first post-election victory celebration since 2005. So, despite the gloomy "things can only get worse” messaging from the leadership, they will permit themselves some days of collective joy before returning, grimvisag’d, to the five great missions they’ve set themselves. It’s going to be an interesting few days...

Why Liverpool?

Why not? Aside from its warm, welcoming reputation and the excellent hospitality available, Labour’s biggest majorities and most loyal voters are to be found in this great city, albeit with a slight drop-off in enthusiasm at the last election. Memories of the Militant Tendency and Derek Hatton have long since faded.

What will the highlight be?

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