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Labour party conference 2007

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Thursday, 04, Dec 2008 05:43

The Labour party conference takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth from September 23 to 27.

After ten years delivering the Monday speech, Gordon Brown finally gets his opportunity to lead the Labour party through conference season. Expectations are high for his debut performance as prime minister, with Mr Brown still fleshing out his policy agenda for the upcoming parliamentary term.

The more gung-ho commentators have even been speculating Mr Brown may use his conference speech to call an early general election and announce a polling date in October.

Cameron warned Brown still 'reaching out'

For his second appearance on the conference stage, Gordon Brown continued to stress policy and sobriety.

Brown hints he may be preparing to claim more scalps.

Balls: We are the party of education

Labour figures today attacked the Conservative's education policy, accusing David Cameron of pushing for excellence for the elite.

Ed Balls outlines Labour's educational policy before delegates in Bournemouth, whilst attacking Cameron and his elitist tendencies.

Livingstone gives housing warning to councils

Ken Livingstone has blamed Conservative and Liberal Democrat controlled councils for blocking housing developments in London.

Livingstone accuses Tory and Lib Dem councils of prohibiting new housing progress.

PM vows to stand up for British talent

Gordon Brown today promised to reposition Labour as the party of aspiration and opportunity.

Brown sets out vision for Labour