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Labour 'faces fight of its life' Labour 'faces fight of its life'
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Gordon Brown will rally support at the Welsh Labour conference after Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones warned the party faces the "fight of its life".Gordon Brown will rally support at the Welsh Labour conference after Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones warned the party faces the "fight of its life".
Mr Brown will address the gathering in Swansea later by warning of the impact of a Conservative election victory. The prime minister will address the gathering in Swansea by warning of the impact of a Tory election victory.
He will speak after Mr Jones told delegates Labour supporters had lost the "luxury" of staying at home on polling day to keep the Tories out.He will speak after Mr Jones told delegates Labour supporters had lost the "luxury" of staying at home on polling day to keep the Tories out.
Mr Jones said Labour supporters "have had it easy for the last 13 years".Mr Jones said Labour supporters "have had it easy for the last 13 years".
There has been widespread speculation that the election will be on 6 May, but before his speech Mr Brown told the Western Mail that he would not "talk to anybody about the date".There has been widespread speculation that the election will be on 6 May, but before his speech Mr Brown told the Western Mail that he would not "talk to anybody about the date".
In 2010 there's only one way to stay Labour - and that's to get out and vote Labour... because this time no-one is going to do it for you First Minister Carwyn JonesIn 2010 there's only one way to stay Labour - and that's to get out and vote Labour... because this time no-one is going to do it for you First Minister Carwyn Jones
In Mr Jones' first speech to a Welsh Labour conference since he replaced Rhodri Morgan as leader last year he paid tribute to his predecessor at the Brangwyn Hall.In Mr Jones' first speech to a Welsh Labour conference since he replaced Rhodri Morgan as leader last year he paid tribute to his predecessor at the Brangwyn Hall.
He told supporters that in recent years they "could have a Labour government without even having to vote it".He told supporters that in recent years they "could have a Labour government without even having to vote it".
"Well comrades, that's a luxury that Labour supporters just don't have this time."Well comrades, that's a luxury that Labour supporters just don't have this time.
"In 2010 there's only one way to stay Labour - and that's to get out and vote Labour. Because this time no-one is going to do it for you.""In 2010 there's only one way to stay Labour - and that's to get out and vote Labour. Because this time no-one is going to do it for you."
He added: "Let us be under no illusion here today - we are in for the fight of our political lives."He added: "Let us be under no illusion here today - we are in for the fight of our political lives."
'Dogma-driven Tories''Dogma-driven Tories'
Mr Jones attacked the "dogma-driven" Tories' stance on the economy and took a swipe at David Cameron's public school background.Mr Jones attacked the "dogma-driven" Tories' stance on the economy and took a swipe at David Cameron's public school background.
In a nod towards impending constraints on public spending, Mr Jones called for more efficient ways of running public services to avoid cutting jobs.In a nod towards impending constraints on public spending, Mr Jones called for more efficient ways of running public services to avoid cutting jobs.
Mr Jones urged voters not to jeopardise Labour's achievements by letting the Conservatives return to power.Mr Jones urged voters not to jeopardise Labour's achievements by letting the Conservatives return to power.
He told delegates: "We need to enlarge the private sector in Wales, and we need to do it quickly in order to provide more and better jobs for our people.He told delegates: "We need to enlarge the private sector in Wales, and we need to do it quickly in order to provide more and better jobs for our people.
"The trick for Wales in the future is to grow our private sector, to nurture our innate entrepreneurial flair and innovation, to unleash a side of Welshness that has been repressed and understated for far too long.""The trick for Wales in the future is to grow our private sector, to nurture our innate entrepreneurial flair and innovation, to unleash a side of Welshness that has been repressed and understated for far too long."
'Clear choice''Clear choice'
Mr Jones also told delegates of the decision facing voters at the general election.Mr Jones also told delegates of the decision facing voters at the general election.
He said: "The choice is absolutely clear. In the one direction lies an economic future overseen by the most effective and experienced team in the world today under Gordon Brown.He said: "The choice is absolutely clear. In the one direction lies an economic future overseen by the most effective and experienced team in the world today under Gordon Brown.
The Welsh Labour leader called on voters not to jeopardise what Labour has achieved in fields such as education and health.The Welsh Labour leader called on voters not to jeopardise what Labour has achieved in fields such as education and health.
He also set out the principles that have defined Welsh Labour, arguing that they will help shape and drive the party in government to tackle the challenges ahead.He also set out the principles that have defined Welsh Labour, arguing that they will help shape and drive the party in government to tackle the challenges ahead.
Mr Jones also used his speech to combat what he believes is a myth which has grown up in some sectors that his party is anti-devolutionist.Mr Jones also used his speech to combat what he believes is a myth which has grown up in some sectors that his party is anti-devolutionist.