A new liaison committee was established with members of
the TUC General Council, the NEC, and the Labour Shadow Cabinet, which gave the unions direct access to policy making.
Other speakers included John McDonnell MP, Chris Baugh PCS Assistant
General Secretary, Steve Clarke of Welsh Tenants organisation, Sean McGovern chair of the
TUC Disabled Workers» Committee and Disability representative to Unite Executive
Council, and Ian Hodson of Bakers Union.