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| Labour conference at-a-glance | Labour conference at-a-glance |
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| THE BIG ISSUE | THE BIG ISSUE |
| After all the excitement of Gordon Brown's keynote speech on Tuesday, the conference gets back to basics with speeches from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Schools Secretary Ed Balls. Expect Mr Johnson to outline some more detail on the prime minister's promise of free prescriptions for cancer sufferers. Mr Balls, Mr Brown's closest ally, could give some of what is known in politics as "mood music" - how is the leadership feeling? But a speech which will get more coverage than usual is that of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. It has been announced that the mother-of-four will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle, possibly as early as next week, to spend more time with her family. Perhaps there will be more emotion than usual at the lectern. A fuller explanation should be expected, at least. Will Ms Kelly remain on-script or voice some criticism of Mr Brown? | After all the excitement of Gordon Brown's keynote speech on Tuesday, the conference gets back to basics with speeches from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Schools Secretary Ed Balls. Expect Mr Johnson to outline some more detail on the prime minister's promise of free prescriptions for cancer sufferers. Mr Balls, Mr Brown's closest ally, could give some of what is known in politics as "mood music" - how is the leadership feeling? But a speech which will get more coverage than usual is that of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. It has been announced that the mother-of-four will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle, possibly as early as next week, to spend more time with her family. Perhaps there will be more emotion than usual at the lectern. A fuller explanation should be expected, at least. Will Ms Kelly remain on-script or voice some criticism of Mr Brown? |
| QUOTE OF THE DAY | QUOTE OF THE DAY |
| Let me tell you this is no time for a noviceGordon Brown attacks the Conservatives but was the message aimed at someone else too? | Let me tell you this is no time for a noviceGordon Brown attacks the Conservatives but was the message aimed at someone else too? |
| ICY RECEPTION FOR STAND PLAN | |
| No, it's not Gordon Brown's nightmare of a post-election landscape - it is the very eye-catching UNHCR conference stand. The organisation has built a mock-up of a Tukul - a traditional Darfur home - that has been destroyed by Sudanese government forces. The UNHCR is campaigning for better protection for those fleeing persecution in Darfur and elsewhere in the government's immigration and citizenship bill. It had been planning to add to the effect by having dry ice drifting across the burned out building, but that fell foul of conference security. The liquid used in the smoke machine can be used to make bombs apparently... | |
| REACTIONS TO BROWN SPEECH | REACTIONS TO BROWN SPEECH |
| Iain Duncan Smith and Roy Hattersley on Brown speech | Iain Duncan Smith and Roy Hattersley on Brown speech |
| THE GREAT AND THE NOT-SO-GOOD | THE GREAT AND THE NOT-SO-GOOD |
| Daily Politics guide to great conference speeches - and tips from actor Brian Cox | Daily Politics guide to great conference speeches - and tips from actor Brian Cox |
| LABOUR SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH | LABOUR SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH |
| "Great, great speech. Certainly the best Brown performance I've seen. He was at ease delivering the speech... He was warm but not cheesy (unlike last year). In the big picture/vision section he was firm and inspiring, in the policy sections specific and comprehensive and in the politics of it all he was defiant and delivered some great attack lines on the Tories.... This speech has drawn the battle line in the right way for Labour: statesmanship vs showmanship and experience and substance vs inexperience and opportunism." M Areu | "Great, great speech. Certainly the best Brown performance I've seen. He was at ease delivering the speech... He was warm but not cheesy (unlike last year). In the big picture/vision section he was firm and inspiring, in the policy sections specific and comprehensive and in the politics of it all he was defiant and delivered some great attack lines on the Tories.... This speech has drawn the battle line in the right way for Labour: statesmanship vs showmanship and experience and substance vs inexperience and opportunism." M Areu |
| "Some very powerful reminders about what the govt has achieved and what we wouldn't have had under a Tory administration and a useful warning about why we must not let a Tory govt back. But at the end of the day, it's down to GB to deliver a platform that will win us the election or not. And if he can't then by his own arguments he must step down because we cannot allow another Tory govt back in to undo our achievements.? Fluffy Mike | |
| "I have to say - I've never been a fan but that was much better than I could've expected. He told a story behind the numbers, drew comparison to a cause greater than the Party and praised each cabinet member. I've wanted him gone and still would prefer that but what would be even better would be the "narrative" changes and the media give us a better hearing. Line of the speech: "Some say I'm too serious - I say there's much to be serious about." Jim Dodd | "I have to say - I've never been a fan but that was much better than I could've expected. He told a story behind the numbers, drew comparison to a cause greater than the Party and praised each cabinet member. I've wanted him gone and still would prefer that but what would be even better would be the "narrative" changes and the media give us a better hearing. Line of the speech: "Some say I'm too serious - I say there's much to be serious about." Jim Dodd |
| TORY SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH "I think he started quite well by getting straight into it and 'fessing up on the personality stuff. "Serious man for serious times" may not be a funny line, but it's a good one. Now we are getting some details - nursery places etc. I think it may set interesting challenges for Cameron's chosen tone." John DE | TORY SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH "I think he started quite well by getting straight into it and 'fessing up on the personality stuff. "Serious man for serious times" may not be a funny line, but it's a good one. Now we are getting some details - nursery places etc. I think it may set interesting challenges for Cameron's chosen tone." John DE |
| "My children are not props." This after just having been introduced by his wife!" Policywonk | "My children are not props." This after just having been introduced by his wife!" Policywonk |
| "He is going to sort out the world finances, cure the world's sick, bring world peace, and now seemingly world equality. Is this really Gordon Brown or an imposter? He'll be promising us eternal life next." Polly's Mum | "He is going to sort out the world finances, cure the world's sick, bring world peace, and now seemingly world equality. Is this really Gordon Brown or an imposter? He'll be promising us eternal life next." Polly's Mum |
| "I can't believe how bad it is. I really thought Brown might fight, but he's just read out a laundry list. The man is probably the most unsuited and incompetent PM we have had the misfortune of having." Mike, Brighton LIB DEM SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH | "I can't believe how bad it is. I really thought Brown might fight, but he's just read out a laundry list. The man is probably the most unsuited and incompetent PM we have had the misfortune of having." Mike, Brighton LIB DEM SUPPORTERS' WEB REACTION TO BROWN'S SPEECH |
| "It was a very typical Brown speech. Poor in terms of substance. Predictable in terms of delivery. Lots of tractor figures. Low on any real detail. Lots of lists and empty promises. Business as usual then.? Simon | |
| "Several standing ovations during leader's speech reminds me of IDS. Is this the image Labour want?" Mark Pack | "Several standing ovations during leader's speech reminds me of IDS. Is this the image Labour want?" Mark Pack |
| "I can see why some people would like Gordon Brown's rhetoric, but it's a complete turn-off for me." Will Howells | "I can see why some people would like Gordon Brown's rhetoric, but it's a complete turn-off for me." Will Howells |
| "I tried to watch but was constantly distracted by that goldfish like thing he does with his mouth." Liberal Neil | "I tried to watch but was constantly distracted by that goldfish like thing he does with his mouth." Liberal Neil |
| KINNOCK'S FAVOURITE SPEECHES | KINNOCK'S FAVOURITE SPEECHES |
| FROM THE TODAY PROGRAMME More from Today programme Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has picked the most passionate Labour conference speeches, ahead of Gordon Brown's speech-of-his-life. Gordon could produce "an indulgence in sadomasochism" by following Denis Healey's example, he could try and re-create Harold Wilson's knack of "defining the age" or simply compete with Nye Bevan to become "the greatest platform orator of modern democratic politics". | |
| ROUND-UP | ROUND-UP |
| Free NHS prescriptions for some: Patients with long-term conditions will get free prescriptions in England under plans announced by the prime minister. | Free NHS prescriptions for some: Patients with long-term conditions will get free prescriptions in England under plans announced by the prime minister. |
| Free NHS prescriptions for some | Free NHS prescriptions for some |
| Labour Party finances 'improving': Labour's finances are improving after "real progress" in reducing their substantial debts, treasurer Jack Dromey has told the party's conference. | Labour Party finances 'improving': Labour's finances are improving after "real progress" in reducing their substantial debts, treasurer Jack Dromey has told the party's conference. |
| Labour finances 'improving' | Labour finances 'improving' |