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We will be returning on Monday 5th January with more hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left.
The most important thing now is that Ed Miliband and the Labour Party stand firm against the inevitable cascade of sour grapes that are about to come their way. Here are three reasons why that is so important.
This was a speech more about crowd-pleasing, with some of the crowd thankfully way outside the hall, barely aware of him or it.
Ed Miliband’s announcement today on an energy freeze is not only a radical policy, but it also places David Cameron in a very awkward position.
Cornwall Council has been using more than 300 people on zero hour contracts, it has been revealed this week.
At conference Ed Miliband will develop his responsible capitalism theme and announce new policies to boost construction and house building, help out small businesses and also ensure that improved skills and wages are at the heart of a Labour government.
Ed Miliband will make an impassioned plea to retain Scotland’s place at the top table of the UK union.
Look Left, our round up of the day’s politics, will be going out shortly.
Left Foot Forward is at conference this year, and James Bloodworth has looked at what he believes are the three key issues the party needs to focus on.
If Labour is to win in 2015, it will need to win over 25 to 44 year olds.
By projecting a positive image of themselves in the UK, repressive regimes in the Gulf are bolstering their efforts to stay in power.
