Sentences with phrase «annual labour conference»

Ed Balls has kicked off the annual Labour conference in Manchester with an ill - judged announcement that his party would increase child benefits by just 1 % a year until 2017 if elected to government next...

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Addressing the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union annual conference in Bridlington, Ronnie Draper — General Secretary of the BFAWU told delegates that attacks on the NHS from the Tory led government were born out of resentment for achievements under the 1945 post war Labour administration.

In his book Power Trip, Damian McBride recalls his frustration — and sneaking admiration for — Tony Blair's annual conference Houdini act: «Each year we'd come in with Tony under pressure, probably assisted by some unhelpful splashes from me in the Sunday papers; Gordon would make an ecstatically received speech appealing to Labour's soul and adding to the pressure; and Tony would then deliver an even better - received speech dashing Gordon's hopes and putting him back in his box.»

Miliband's only previous public singing of note was the annual rendition of The Red Flag that wraps up each Labour conference.

He praises a passage in Corbyn's annual conference speech in which the Labour leader argued that people «don't have to take what we're given».

Young people are joining Labour in droves so Paula Keaveney asked her team of students what they really thought of the annual party conference.

«Ministers fear Lib Dem activists at the party's annual conference, which starts this weekend in Glasgow, are set to rebel against key Government policies and may vote to reinstate the 50p rate introduced by Labour weeks before it lost power in 2010.

I've just returned from a remarkable fringe meeting at the party's annual autumn conference, in which Ian Dexter, a Ukip member, former candidate in county and district elections and potential parliamentary candidate for 2015, outlined his strategy for winning over Labour voters.

The Labour leader's speech at the annual party conference also offered intriguing clues about his future direction.

An extension of the contest would most likely mean that the result would be declared after Labour's annual conference in September - rather than on the eve of it.

The Labour leader used an interview with the Sunday Telegraph to express his fears about the impact such a move could have on Britain's economy, ahead of his address to business leaders at the CBI annual conference tomorrow.

The Labour leader is set to press on with his bold attempt at reforming the relationship between his party and the unions, despite intense opposition from those gathered at the TUC's annual conference in Bournemouth.

In 2015 we conducted an event at the 2015 Conservative Party annual conference at which we presented analysis of the Conservative's electoral position and prospects, we were invited to submit independent scholarly evidence to Labour's Learning the Lessons Review, chaired by Margaret Beckett, and we co-hosted a 2015 post-election event in June 2015 with cross-party attendance and participation by a broad political range of commentators, and also leading UK journalists.

It submits three types of documents to Labour Party Conference: pre-decision consultative, final policy documents and an annual report on the work of the policy commissions.

Addressing Labour's annual conference in Brighton, John McDonnell said it was a «scandal» that PFI deals will see nearly # 200 billion paid to private companies from the public sector over the next few decades.

Alan Johnson, former home secretary and leader of Labour In for Britain, the Labour party's remain campaign, in a speech to the USDAW Annual Delegate Conference, Blackpool on April 26.

In contrast to its own front page, Tribune's editorial said Labour into Power's aim was to «effectively downgrade the NEC» and «neuter Labour's annual conference» turning it into «a rubber - stamping jamboree».

But humility was in short supply as leading moderates gathered for the Progress rally on the first night of Labour's annual conference in Liverpool.

Labour Party members have been invited to participate in the Party's policy formation leading to Annual Conference 2016.

Details of the security arrangements for Labour's annual party conference in Manchester this autumn were left in a hotel in the city.

One of the most interesting guest appearances, however, was made on the MPs» team in the annual Labour Party Conference game against the press lobby, when Ed Balls met Bryan Robson at a reception the evening before our match and casually offered him a game.

Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer accepted a motion at Labour's annual conference saying the Lords had to be as democratic as possible, including direct or indirect elections or appointment by a democratic body, or a mix of the three.

In a speech to the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference, the Shadow Chancellor sought to rebuild links with business leaders who are sceptical of Labour's economic credentials.

Johann Lamont, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, speaking to the annual conference of the train drivers» union ASLEF in Edinburgh, delivered a clear message of support for trade union rights, trade union involvement in policy - making and policies that trade unions have been seeking.

Mr Cameron's move to link the change to the cross-party timetable agreed for new powers for Holyrood in the wake of Scotland's rejection of independence in last week's referendum has angered Labour and dominated the start of its annual conference in Manchester.

He is apparently shocked that only 25 % of his readers are attending annual conference in Manchester this year — is it really that surprising that most Labour supporters (many of whom won't be members at all) could take the time to attend such an event every year?

The MP for Bassetlaw, who has been an outspoken critic of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, said he would formally put forward a proposal to introduce «a Labour mansion tax» at the party's annual conference.

If you're really bothered about saving party conference and making Labour vibrant and democratic, support these grassroots reforms; and don't be content with tinkering with the policy forum, or an annual piss - up.

As the Labour party gathers for its annual conference in Liverpool, one question is being asked in every corridor — how can the wounds of the past year be healed?

This is an edited extract from Peter Willsman's Delegates» Guide to Annual Conference 2012, published by the Campaign for Labour Party Democracy.

As a former chair of Hammersmith Labour Party in west London, Milne organised an election campaign for the then local MP, Clive (now Lord) Soley, and attended annual conferences as a delegate.

In line with our September 2016 annual conference policy, Labour should lead the drive to remain in the single market and the customs union.

Last year, delegates at our annual conference debated our affiliation to the Labour party and whether or not it should be reviewed.

Nick Clegg used an appearance at the party's annual conference to hit out at Labour for «demonising austerity» - and to compare David Cameron to a gorilla.

Tony Blair today delivered his final speech as prime minister to the Welsh Labour party's annual conference in Llandudno.

Ronnie Draper, General Secretary of the Bakers Food Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) made the comments on the second day of the Labour Party - affiliated union's annual conference in Southport.

As a singer, Jeremy Corbyn is perhaps best - known for his renditions of Red Flag at Labour's annual conference.

On the» Ed The annual Labour Party v Press Lobby football game is always a good way to let off steam as the conference kicks off.

The Labour leader was addressing the annual conference of the British Chambers of Commerce for the first time as Leader of the Opposition.

With the Liberal Democrat conference now over and Labour's annual meeting set to begin this weekend, thinktanks have expressed their dissatisfaction with the status quo.

It was late one night during the Labour conference, that the he suggested this government might try to make savings in the Foreign Office budget by transfering the # 272m annual budget of the BBC World Service directly to the BBC, to paid out of income from the licence fee.

However, Campbell has gone on the record with the views of many at this year's annual conference in suggesting that — should the Labour party suffer at the next election — the potential for realignment is high.

The four day annual Labour Party Conference takes place in Brighton and is expected to attract thousands of delegates with keynote speeches from influential politicians and over 500 fringe events.

Members are meeting at the party's annual conference in Doncaster, with the focus on winning what it calls the «blue - collar vote» from Labour and the Conservatives.

Dot can't help but wonder whether a variation (remix) of that tune could make an appearance at Labour's annual conference in Liverpool next week...

In the months since the 2011 Annual Conference further discussions have taken place to build on last year's «Refounding Labour» changes to the party structures, particularly with the unions.

De Blasio was speaking to the Guardian before addressing the Labour party's annual conference.

This is because Labour is now so centralised under its leader that its annual conference, National Policy Forums and National Executive Committee count for virtually nothing.

We must hope that the secret will be revealed before Labour's Annual Conference.

They replied that it might be possible but only with a different Prime Minister and that before they could give an official answer, they would need the approval of the annual Labour Party conference, then in session in Bournemouth.