As the Labour party conference kicks off, Jeremy Corbyn’s grip on power has never been stronger. The party’s moderates have been sidelined from the main stage at this year’s event in Brighton. And a vote this week on rule changes affecting future Labour leadership contests is likely to give a further boost to those on the party’s left. On day one of Labour’s conference, here are the main events to watch out for:
Labour conference:
10.30am: Morning plenary session: NEC Chair’s Address; CAC report
11.20am & 2.15pm: Protecting our communities
4.30pm: General Election report
Fringe events:12.30pm: Will one last heave win Labour the next general election? Hall 7 – Trent, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Speaker: Chuka Umunna
12.30pm: The real Britain Fringe Charlotte Room, the Grand
Speaker: Len McCluskey
12.30pm: Brexit: The Future of Britain and Europe Screen 2, Odeon Brighton
Speakers: Keir Starmer; Chuka Umunna
5pm: The Year in Review: Twelve months of British Politics Glyndebourne 1, Holiday Inn
Speaker: Shami Chakrabarti
5.30pm:
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