LIB DEM CONFERENCE: HARROGATE HIGHLIGHTS
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Malcolm Bruce; gained new serenity after he was given his new party strategy job
BAD DAY
Simon Hughes; the prospects of the enfant terrible of the Liberal Democrats took a sharp dive after his disloyal comments about the party leader, Charles Kennedy
REBEL OF THE DAY
Alan Sherwell, the chairman during the GM debate who told Charles Kennedy to wind up his speech. Tony Blair is unlikely to receive such treatment next week
SOUNDBITE OF THE DAY
Malcolm Bruce, speaking about his future plans to enforce party discipline: "I won't be a Peter Mandelson'
BEST FRINGE MEETING
The Sky News forum discussing `The Way Ahead' was packed. But many may have been tempted by free refreshments
BEST PARTY
The Annual Glee Club, the traditional end of conference satire of the week, was the best gig in town. In the past, mimics have included the Liberal Democrat comedian John Cleese
OVATION OF THE DAY
With 45 decibels on the clapometer, Charles Kennedy came top but he will hope to do better after his speech today
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