Reflections III: The Ministers
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008There were many other Ministers at conference and they were very visible in seminars, workshops and fringe meetings. In contrast to the set speeches these appearances and performances were far more encouraging. It seemed to me that they were in listening mode, and quite genuinely so. For a while it reminded me of another time [...]
Reflections I
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Well, I suppose I should start by reflecting on the conference’s leadership speeches.
Brown’s speech on Saturday seemed to completely divide the membership. Some were very impressed with the speech while others felt it was lacking. Others still felt it was a very poor speech. Not only did the speech divide the audience but those divisions [...]
Reflections on Spring Conference
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008It always takes me a few days to work out what I think of Party conferences. Last week I wrote that it would be interesting to gauge where we were -and where the Party leadership thought we were.
The most obvious thing about the conference was how few people were there. Using a venue in a [...]
In the middle of a Labour Part…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008In the middle of a Labour Party conference and I feel so alone !!!
When will the party realize th…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008When will the party realize that a room full of 300 people does not constitute a consultation seminar!
very interesting work from Wes…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008very interesting work from West Bromwich Building society about helping customers through financial crisis - there’s still real life, re …
One thought. Much of our chall…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008One thought. Much of our challenge now is not to simply provide funds for public services. The debate has to be more about the challenge …
Gordon Brown - good speech - r…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Gordon Brown - good speech - really convinces of the need to create a better nation - convinces more as a listener than the previous reg …
Plenary. Hazel very chripy - i…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Plenary. Hazel very chripy - irepressible - we’re going to win. We Balls - lots of the usual sounbites. Nanny Jowell being nannyish. Tha …
Diane Hayter - we support hard…
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Diane Hayter - we support hard working families - hard working - tough choices - hard working families.
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