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| At-a-glance: Labour conference | At-a-glance: Labour conference |
| (about 4 hours later) | |
| THE BIG ISSUE | THE BIG ISSUE |
| After the high of Gordon Brown's big speech comes the low of Wednesday's newspapers and the announcement by the Sun that it has switched allegiance to the Tories. The front page of Britain's biggest selling daily declares, "Labour's lost it", and says David Cameron is the one "to put the great back in Great Britain". Mr Brown may have attempted to shrug off the news - telling the BBC, "it is people that decide elections" - but the loss of support will come as a blow. class="inlineText" href="/2/hi/uk_news/8281859.stm">Brown defiant after Sun rejection | |
| WHAT DO THE OTHER PAPERS THINK? | WHAT DO THE OTHER PAPERS THINK? |
| The PM's speech drew a mixed response from the rest of the press. | The PM's speech drew a mixed response from the rest of the press. |
| The Independent, under a headline of "The Last Throw" says that the prime minister bolstered his position with a fighting speech. | The Independent, under a headline of "The Last Throw" says that the prime minister bolstered his position with a fighting speech. |
| The Daily Telegraph also says the prime minister gave a combative speech and appeared to quash speculation that he could be ousted as party leader before the general election. | The Daily Telegraph also says the prime minister gave a combative speech and appeared to quash speculation that he could be ousted as party leader before the general election. |
| The Times thinks, however, that he "missed his moment" and failed to make any "serious acknowledgment of the need to cut public spending". | The Times thinks, however, that he "missed his moment" and failed to make any "serious acknowledgment of the need to cut public spending". |
| The Daily Mail agrees that he omitted to tell the country where the money for all his lavish promises would come from. | The Daily Mail agrees that he omitted to tell the country where the money for all his lavish promises would come from. |
| "Good enough to fight the next election, but not good enough to win it," is the Guardian's verdict. | "Good enough to fight the next election, but not good enough to win it," is the Guardian's verdict. |
| WEDNESDAY'S AGENDA | WEDNESDAY'S AGENDA |
| MORNING: | MORNING: |
| National Executive Committee reports and rule changes. | National Executive Committee reports and rule changes. |
| Citizenship and equalities debate - Equality Minister Harriet Harman. | Citizenship and equalities debate - Equality Minister Harriet Harman. |
| Health debate - Health Secretary Andy Burnham. | Health debate - Health Secretary Andy Burnham. |
| AFTERNOON | AFTERNOON |
| Education and Skills debate and Q&A - Schools Secretary Ed Balls. href="/2/hi/uk_news/education/8281641.stm"> Parents to get discipline warning | |
| QUESTION TIME? | |
| Gordon Brown has told the BBC he has decided whether or not to take part in a televised debate with his elections opponents. However, those of you eager to know what that decision is will have to wait - the PM says now is not "the right time" to fill you in. On Tuesday, David Cameron accused Mr Brown of "dithering" and "bottling" over the issue - this cryptic announcement is unlikely to silence him. class="inlineText" href="/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8282144.stm">PM 'has made TV debate decision' | |
| CONFERENCE ROUND-UP | CONFERENCE ROUND-UP |
| Deputy leader and Equalities Minister Harriet Harman hit back at the Sun's rejection, insisting Labour "won't be bullied". Harman turns fire on Sun decision | |
| The Scottish Sun offered Labour some hope, as the editor said he was "yet to be convinced" that the Conservatives were the best choice for Scotland. Scottish Sun not backing Tories | |
| Ms Harman also used her speech to call on California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to shut down a website containing reviews of prostitutes, including some in London. Terminate degrading site - Harman | |
| Gordon Brown drew cheers from delegates - and probably from Lib Dems elsewhere - when he announced plans for a referendum on electoral reform. Voting reform referendum pledged | Gordon Brown drew cheers from delegates - and probably from Lib Dems elsewhere - when he announced plans for a referendum on electoral reform. Voting reform referendum pledged |
| Comedian Eddie Izzard was among those cheering Gordon Brown on | Comedian Eddie Izzard was among those cheering Gordon Brown on |
| Another big promise was free care in the home for elderly people with the most serious health needs. The health secretary later said some 350,000 people in England could benefit. 'Free personal care' for elderly | Another big promise was free care in the home for elderly people with the most serious health needs. The health secretary later said some 350,000 people in England could benefit. 'Free personal care' for elderly |
| Mr Brown also reiterated his chancellor's vow to clean up the banking system. Brown says markets 'need morals' | Mr Brown also reiterated his chancellor's vow to clean up the banking system. Brown says markets 'need morals' |
| Justice Secretary Jack Straw pledged to increase support for victims of crime and bereaved relatives. He said £11m would be made available in the first two years. Straw pledges more victim support | Justice Secretary Jack Straw pledged to increase support for victims of crime and bereaved relatives. He said £11m would be made available in the first two years. Straw pledges more victim support |
| Home Secretary Alan Johnson made anti-social behaviour his focus, insisting Labour would do more to tackle "problem families" in the wake of the Fiona Pilkington case. Johnson pledge to tackle disorder | Home Secretary Alan Johnson made anti-social behaviour his focus, insisting Labour would do more to tackle "problem families" in the wake of the Fiona Pilkington case. Johnson pledge to tackle disorder |
| Ben Bradshaw told conference that sport, culture and the arts would be "decimated" under a Tory government. The culture, media and sport minister also stressed Labour's support for the BBC. Sport 'a luxury' under Tories | Ben Bradshaw told conference that sport, culture and the arts would be "decimated" under a Tory government. The culture, media and sport minister also stressed Labour's support for the BBC. Sport 'a luxury' under Tories |
| Communities Secretary John Denham took aim at local authority chief executives whose salaries he said had got "out of hand". He also lambasted "Cameron's councils". Council pay out of hand - Denham | Communities Secretary John Denham took aim at local authority chief executives whose salaries he said had got "out of hand". He also lambasted "Cameron's councils". Council pay out of hand - Denham |
| 'MY HERO' | 'MY HERO' |
| Sarah Brown paid a glowing tribute to her husband before his big speech | Sarah Brown paid a glowing tribute to her husband before his big speech |
| PREVIOUS DAYS | PREVIOUS DAYS |
| Tuesday at-a-glance | Tuesday at-a-glance |
| Sunday and Monday at a glance | Sunday and Monday at a glance |