Harman challenged over Evangelical appointment to equality commission
The Deputy Leader of the Labour party faced tough questioning at a fringe meeting at the Labour party conference last night.
Conference blog: Never kissed a Tory?
LGBT Labour have come up with a novel slogan for their new T-shirts, which they are selling to raise funds. "Never Kissed A Tory - never will."
Conference blog: Eddie Izzard and Hazel Blears vs the BNP
The Daily Mirror/Searchlight's Evening of Hope event last night was sprinkled with a bit of showbiz glitz when comedian Eddie Izzard made an appearance.
Conference blog: Scarecrow and the Tin Man make an appearance in Manchester
It seems half of central Manchester has been fenced in to accommodate the Labour conference.
Potter's galleons put Labour in good cheer
A £1m donation from Harry Potter author JK Rowling kicked off the Labour party conference yesterday.
Conference blog: Ministers attend Canal St party
There were some familiar faces among the throng on Manchester's gay village last night. LGBT Labour were holding a fundraiser, and several senior members of the party attended.
Conference blog: Gordon is safe - for now
The Prime Minister has just arrived in Manchester ahead of the Labour party conference, which begins tomorrow.
Politicians increasingly turning to God at party conference
An analysis of the speeches given by party leaders at their annual conferences has revealed a marked increase in religious language since 2001.
Home Secretary urged to spare gay man from Uganda deportation
A group campaigning for a gay man denied asylum in the UK have said that next week's Labour party conference is a perfect opportunity to pressure the government.
Clegg: Lib Dems are the only choice for a fairer Britain
"I’m going to talk today about the future. But let me start by asking you to think back to the past."
Clegg attacks Tories and Labour at close of party conference
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has claimed that only his party can form a government that listens and understands the needs of the voters.
Conference blog: Can Nick make himself heard?
Just days ago we happily predicted that if the gods of the news agenda were to smile on the Lib Dems, their conference this week in Bournemouth would be an excellent opportunity.
Conference blog: Wheeling around Bournemouth with Lembit
Celebrity MP and asteroid enthusiast Lembit Opik was showing off his skill on two wheels this morning.
Lib Dems discuss gay rights at conference
Senior members of the Liberal Democrats talked about their commitment to ensuring the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people at their party's annual conference.
Brian Paddick may stand for Parliament
Former senior police officer Brian Paddick has said it is possible that he might seek a seat in the House of Commons.










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