Derek Hatton makes a return to Labour conference

Earlier this month, Derek Hatton told Mr S of his dismay after the former deputy leader of Liverpool Council’s application to attend this year’s Labour conference was denied. Although he had just wanted to attend in the capacity of a journalist, the former Militant member — who was expelled from Labour 29 years ago — was told this was not possible:

‘The Liverpool Echo asked me to write a conference diary but I was told two weeks ago the application had been declined. It wasn’t even for a political journal – it was for the Liverpool Echo. It’s not surprising though with the way the party are excluding people at the moment.’

Now with Corbyn’s mandate increased it seems times are a’changing. Labour HQ have performed a u-turn and issued Hatton with a press pass for the event:

Derek Hatton at the Labour Conference, first time here as an audience member since 1985.