Dancing, kebabs and protests: behind the scenes at Labour conference
Over three days in Liverpool, photographer Antony Medley captured conference delegates in an upbeat mood as they gathered to debate, dance and gear up for a tilt at running the country again
Thousands of activists and organisers attended this week’s gathering, which could well be the last before the next general election.
In stark contrast to Conservative conference in Manchester, there was a more positive atmosphere, boosted by Labour’s solid by-election victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
And Sir Keir Starmer’s on-stage encounter with a protester throwing glitter didn’t take the shine off the event, with plenty going on for our resident photographer to capture...
In search of sustenance at the Labour Housing Group fringe event in the Hilton Hotel.
John McDonnell attends a rally held by Disability Labour.
A protester outside the conference hall.
Dancing at Dawn Butler’s Jamaica party at Camp and Furnace.
Unite members celebrate during a speech in the main conference hall.
London mayor Sadiq Khan being interviewed outside the Pullman Hotel.
Discussing the days events outside the main conference centre.
Eddie Izzard at a drinks reception.
Wes Streeting interviewed before speaking at a fringe event.
Paul Drechsler, chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the Best For Britain, British Kebab Awards in the Hilton Hotel.
Best For Britain, British Kebab Awards in the Hilton Hotel.
Ed Miliband talks to a party member.
A protester outside the concert hall.
Keir Starmer brushes glitter from his hair.
Angela Rayner watches Keir Starmer’s speech.
Michael Shanks, winner of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, is warmly congratulated.
Rachel Reeves leaves the main conference hall after Keir Starmer’s speech.
Emily Thornberry poses for a picture outside the exhibition area.
Scunthorpe councillor Judith Matthews with souvenir glitter after the leader’s speech.
In search of something interesting in the fringe handbook.
Peter Mandelson at the Specsavers stand in the exhibition hall.
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