Labour party conference 2006

Thursday, 04, Dec 2008 04:12

In 2006 the Labour conference was held in Manchester at the G-Mex and Manchester International Conference Centre from 24 to 28 September and marked the end of Tony Blair's leadership of the party as he admitted "it's hard to let go" and urged Labour to unite and win a fourth term.

Reid stands tough on terror

John Reid today raised the odds that he might stand as Labour leader when he set himself out as a strong and powerful leader at the party conference in Manchester.

The home secretary said Britain 'will never be brow-beaten by bullies'

Labour rebels over NHS reforms

Labour activists today defied the party leadership to back a highly critical motion condemning NHS reforms and the sell-off of NHS Logistics.

Health secretary Patricia Hewitt's reforms have been controversial with some Labour delegates

Former Blair aide stands for deputy leadership

Dagenham MP Jon Cruddas has announced he will be joining the increasingly crowded race for the Labour deputy leadership.

John Cruddas has announced his intentions for the deputy leadership

Clinton praises Blair and backs Brown

Bill Clinton today praised Gordon Brown for his "brilliant" work and "stunning vision for the future" in a major boost to the chancellor's leadership campaign.

The former US president gave heartfelt thanks to Tony Blair at the Labour conference today