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Party Conferences 2008 News

Harriet Harman was challenged at LGBT Labour

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.

LGBT Labour had a fringe meeting 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."

Hazel Blears was out and about at conference yesterday

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.

Follow the yellow brick road?

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.

Ray Collins is the Labour party general secretary

Potter's galleons put Labour in good cheer

A £1m donation from Harry Potter author JK Rowling kicked off the Labour party conference yesterday.

LGBT Labour held a fundraiser last night

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.

Gordon Brown can breathe a small sigh of relief

Conference blog: Gordon is safe - for now

The Prime Minister has just arrived in Manchester ahead of the Labour party conference, which begins tomorrow.

Mr Brown made 14 religious references in his first speech as party leader

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.

Jacqui Smith is the Home Secretary

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.

The Lib Dem conference was in Bournemouth

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."

Nick Clegg is leader of the Liberal Democrats

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.

Nick Clegg is leader of the Liberal Democrats

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.

Lembit Opik is a fan of the Segway

Conference blog: Wheeling around Bournemouth with Lembit

Celebrity MP and asteroid enthusiast Lembit Opik was showing off his skill on two wheels this morning.

The Lib Dem conference is in Bournemouth

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 said he might run for Parliament

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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