The politics of bigamy
Sometimes you come across a question asked in parliament and think: I know this is a politically-motivated question. But what the hell is this person trying to prove? Typically, the politi...
Ainsworth slams war critics
THE Government cannot 'put a time limit' on the war in Afghanistan, the defence secretary said. Bob Ainsworth said he hoped to see 'significant' progress in training local forces to take respon...
Harriet Harman challenges Arnie over prostitute site
HARRIET Harman has demanded California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger closes down a website where men ‘review’ British prostitutes. The deputy Labour leader said the site - based in the America...
Hospital car parking charges to be phased out
HOSPITAL car parking charges for inpatients and their families will be phased out 'within three years' under Labour, Andy Burnham pledged . The health secretary said it was 'not right' that peo...
Woolas: 'Brown speech will motivate Labour'
PHIL Woolas has admitted Labour has a 'mountain to climb' to win the next election but said Gordon Brown's key conference speech had given them a fighting chance. The Oldham East and Saddlewort...
David Ottewell on Brown's biggest speech
THIRTY minutes to the biggest speech in Gordon Brown's life, and the omens are not good. Doleful-looking delegates sit in their seats and exchange whispered words.
Gordon Brown's fightback manifesto
GORDON Brown launched his Labour fight back with a one-man manifesto including a referendum on proportional representation and supervised homes for teen mums on benefits. The prime minist...
Gordon Brown addresses Labour conference
BRITAIN will be presented with its "biggest choice for a generation" at next year's general election, Gordon Brown said in his last conference speech before the poll expected in the spring. The...
Jack Straw pledges help for murder victims' families
JACK Straw has pledged to set up a national service to support families of murder and manslaughter victims. The justice secretary said the new National Victims Service would eventually be rolle...
Minister accuses Tories of 'secret plans' on council rents
A GOVERNMENT minister has accused the Conservatives of drawing up 'secret plans' to hike rents for people in social housing. John Healey, the housing minister, told the party conference in Brig...
Brown vows action on 'Shameless' culture
GORDON Brown put a huge crackdown on booze-fuelled yob culture at the heart of his make-or-break speech. In measures targeted at the underclasses highlighted in the TV show Shameless, the prime...
Mandelson: The fight to win
PETER Mandelson has claimed Labour can win the next election but is in for 'the fight of its life'. The business secretary also used a speech at the Labour Party conference to reveal he w...
Brown's pledge to fight for Britain
GORDON Brown has pledged to 'fight for Britain's future' after being forced to deny rumours about his health. At Labour's make-or-break annual conference, the Prime Minister attempted to ...
Gordon Brown hails new era at G20 summit
Gordon Brown hailed a new era of economic co-operation today as the G20 summit reached its climax. The Prime Minister said he believed decisions made at the gathering would set the world back o...
Darling 'confident' of election victory
ALISTAIR Darling has said he is 'confident' Labour can win the next election. The chancellor was speaking just a day after he was reported as saying his party had 'lost the will to live' in the...
Labour in Brighton 2009
Delegates are heading to Brighton for Labour's 2009 conference with the party assembling for the last time before next year's General Election. The MEN's chief reporter David Ottewell is on the...
Darling set sights on bank bonuses
ALISTAIR Darling was today calling for bankers' bonuses to be curbed as Labour took the fight to the Conservatives. The chancellor was due to tell delegates at the party's conference in B...
Labour 'grass roots' seek greater power
Delegates to next week's Labour conference will be asked to support moves aimed at returning policy making to the grass roots of the party. A number of constituencies have put forward motions t...
Royal Opera House: Ben's wisdom of Solomon
It looks like the benefits of the Royal Opera House's planned move north could be split between Manchester and Salford...
City-centre shops: footfall down, turnover up
Here are some slightly mysterious figures from a report to be released next week. They show the footfall and turnover for shops in Manchester city centre this year, compared to last... ...
Oooh matron - Westminster edition
From my emails. (John Stormont is the parliamentary assistant to Andrew Gwynne MP.) ...
Rue-ful Wainwright
Can it be true that the only reason the Manchester International Festival is getting Rufus Wainwright's opera as a world premiere is because Americans don't like things in French?...
Workplace Parking Levies - in the long grass
So correct me if am I wrong, but does this mean the government introduced powers for WPLs in a 2000 Act - but nine years later has still failed to carry out the consultation that would allow any ...
Biscuits - fuel of the revolution
At one point the "occupiers" demanded food. The university staff (presumably having jobs to get on with) said no. Then this blog entry appeared...
Referendum: number crunching (2)
Vote share (including 'did not vote') for Greater Manchester, and each individual borough...
TIF, buses, Arthur Folwer and me
By the end of the trip I was slumped forward, banging my head softly against the metal rail, like a mid-breakdown Arthur Fowler...
Referendum turnout: returning officer statement
"I can only conclude that people are considering the issues and think that there is still plenty of time to vote. There isn't." - Sir Neil McIntosh is not a happy man...
IQ and party support
I'm not normally lost for words. But I honestly don't know what to make of new research suggesting Green and Lib Dem voters have higher IQ's than their Labour and Tory counterparts...
Maths: testing the parties
Labour party members are the worst at maths, according to a test set at this year's party conferences...
Phil Woolas and the Kama Sutra
"On Saturday, Mr Woolas was in favour of immigration limits, but on Sunday he was not. On Monday, he was back to limits, and on Tuesday he was not. Mr Woolas has taken up more positions on immigr...
Hughes: big moves afoot?
Then she said something tantalising: "We might also look at whether there are major infrastructure projects we can bring forward, and which might help..."
Yellow buses: anyone still awake?
Someone's sent me a link to one of the TIF bid background documents. It contains this table...
C-charge dirty war, continued...
"I don’t believe that information about important proposals for the future of Greater Manchester is best conveyed by a man dressed as a fish...”
Coffee break
In Caffe Nero. Couldn't help but notice a certain very senior civil servant - London-based, naturally - had put her business card in for the weekly free coffee draw. What if she wins? It's a hell o...
Was Brown speech good enough?
THOUSANDS of delegates were heading for home today as the five-day Labour Party conference in Manchester drew to a close. The money-spinning event - which has generated an estimated £15m for th...
Was Brown speech good enough?
THOUSANDS of delegates were heading for home today as the five-day Labour Party conference in Manchester drew to a close. The money-spinning event - which has generated an estimated £15m for th...
Just what Labour wanted to hear
THE tension was etched on the faces of the delegates as they took their seats. There were few smiles, only rigidly fixed jaws and glassy eyes staring into an uncertain future.
Just what Labour wanted to hear
THE tension was etched on the faces of the delegates as they took their seats. There were few smiles, only rigidly fixed jaws and glassy eyes staring into an uncertain future.
Was Brown speech good enough?
THOUSANDS of delegates were heading for home today as the five-day Labour Party conference in Manchester drew to a close. Click here for more on...
Just what Labour wanted to hear
THE tension was etched on the faces of the delegates as they took their seats. There were few smiles, only rigidly fixed jaws and glassy eyes staring into an uncertain future.
'Flash mob' protest over airport
PROTEST groups descended on the Labour Party conference to oppose the expansion of Manchester Airport and raise support for ex-British Gurkha soldiers. A flash mob, from the new environmental press...
'Flash mob' protest over airport
PROTEST groups descended on the Labour Party conference to oppose the expansion of Manchester Airport and raise support for ex-British Gurkha soldiers. A flash mob, from the new environmental press...
Policy highlights in Brown's speech
THE prime minister's speech contained a raft of new policy announcements as he sought to re-launch his Labour vision.
Policy highlights in Brown's speech
THE prime minister's speech contained a raft of new policy announcements as he sought to re-launch his Labour vision.
I'm right man for job, says Brown
GORDON Brown faced down critics of his leadership by telling Labour activists that he is the right man to lead Britain through difficult economic times and deliver a better future. In his crucial ...
I'm right man for job, says Brown
GORDON Brown faced down critics of his leadership by telling Labour activists that he is the right man to lead Britain through difficult economic times and deliver a better future. In his crucial ...
Conference Diary
THE Manchester Evening News has a team of reporters in and around the debating halls, fringe events and parties. Read the latest gossip and news here.
Conference Diary
THE Manchester Evening News has a team of reporters in and around the debating halls, fringe events and parties. Read the latest gossip and news here.
Blears hails local heroes
NEIGHBOURHOOD activists who have helped turn their communities around have been hailed as heroes at the Labour Party Conference. Four Greater Manchester champions sat beside communities s...
Blears hails local heroes
NEIGHBOURHOOD activists who have helped turn their communities around have been hailed as heroes at the Labour Party Conference. Four Greater Manchester champions sat beside communities s...
Theatre tickets 'no gimmick'
CULTURE Secretary Andy Burnham today denied taxpayers funding a million free theatre tickets for youngsters was a New Labour "gimmick." The £2.5 million scheme will entitle people under 26 to f...
Theatre tickets 'no gimmick'
CULTURE Secretary Andy Burnham today denied taxpayers funding a million free theatre tickets for youngsters was a New Labour "gimmick." The £2.5 million scheme will entitle people under 26 to f...
First lady's campaign trail
WHILE Gordon Brown has been using the Labour Party Conference in Manchester to reinforce his prime ministerial credentials, his wife Sarah has been proving she's the perfect `first lady'....
First lady's campaign trail
WHILE Gordon Brown has been using the Labour Party Conference in Manchester to reinforce his prime ministerial credentials, his wife Sarah has been proving she's the perfect `first lady'....
Brown: Speech of his life
GORDON Brown was under pressure to give the `speech of his life' to the Labour party conference today amid continuing questions over his political future. The prime minister was expected to unv...
Brown: Speech of his life
GORDON Brown was under pressure to give the `speech of his life' to the Labour party conference today amid continuing questions over his political future. The prime minister was expected to unv...
Policy highlights in Brown's speech
THE prime minister's speech contained a raft of new policy announcements as he sought to re-launch his Labour vision.
Blears hails local heroes
NEIGHBOURHOOD activists who have helped turn their communities around have been hailed as heroes at the Labour Party Conference.
I'm right man for job, says Brown
GORDON Brown faced down critics of his leadership by telling Labour activists that he is the right man to lead Britain through difficult economic times. Click here for full co...
Brown: Speech of his life
GORDON Brown was under pressure to give the `speech of his life' to the Labour party conference today amid continuing questions over his political future. Click ...
First lady's campaign trail
WHILE Gordon Brown has been using the Labour Party Conference in Manchester to reinforce his prime ministerial credentials, his wife Sarah has been proving she's the perfect `first lady'.
Theatre tickets 'no gimmick'
CULTURE Secretary Andy Burnham today denied taxpayers funding a million free theatre tickets for youngsters was a New Labour "gimmick."
'Flash mob' protest over airport
PROTEST groups descended on the Labour Party conference to oppose the expansion of Manchester Airport and raise support for ex-British Gurkha soldiers.
Cherie: Teach kids respect
CHERIE Blair has urged parents to teach their children about the dangers of carrying knives. After making the plea at a conference fringe debate on 'Broken Britain', the former prime mini...
Cherie: Teach kids respect
CHERIE Blair has urged parents to teach their children about the dangers of carrying knives. After making the plea at a conference fringe debate on 'Broken Britain', the former prime mini...
Postal staff turn on Labour
HUNDREDS of postal workers were expected to deliver an angry message to the Labour conference when they marched on Manchester today to protest against post office closures. Members of the...
Postal staff turn on Labour
HUNDREDS of postal workers were expected to deliver an angry message to the Labour conference when they marched on Manchester today to protest against post office closures. Members of the...
'No tax rise to tackle crisis'
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling moved today to reassure the public over claims taxes might rises to deal with the current financial turmoil. Mr Darling said people were hard-pressed and it was not ...
'No tax rise to tackle crisis'
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling moved today to reassure the public over claims taxes might rises to deal with the current financial turmoil. Mr Darling said people were hard-pressed and it was not ...
Straw: Too many crimes
JUSTICE secretary Jack Straw said people in Manchester's most crime ridden areas must not be afraid to come forward with information. Mr Straw told the M.E.N. people must have courage tha...
Straw: Too many crimes
JUSTICE secretary Jack Straw said people in Manchester's most crime ridden areas must not be afraid to come forward with information. Mr Straw told the M.E.N. people must have courage tha...
Straw hits out at lawyers
FAIRNESS for victims of crime was the message from Justice Secretary Jack Straw as he vowed Labour was the party to push the country forward. He announced plans to put criminals doing com...
Straw hits out at lawyers
FAIRNESS for victims of crime was the message from Justice Secretary Jack Straw as he vowed Labour was the party to push the country forward. He announced plans to put criminals doing com...
Conference interactive 2008
The Labour Party is returning to Manchester for its annual conference - and you can keep to date with our Twitter stream, blogs and audio clips here.
Conference interactive 2008
The Labour Party is returning to Manchester for its annual conference - and you can keep to date with our Twitter stream, blogs and audio clips here.
Conference interactive 2008
The Labour Party is returning to Manchester for its annual conference - and you can keep to date with our Twitter stream, blogs and audio clips here.
'Every right to feel unsafe'
THE Home Secretary has admitted the people of Greater Manchester are `entitled' to feel unsafe on the streets because of knife crime. Jacqui Smith made her candid comments to the M.E.N. after u...
'Every right to feel unsafe'
THE Home Secretary has admitted the people of Greater Manchester are `entitled' to feel unsafe on the streets because of knife crime. Jacqui Smith made her candid comments to the M.E.N. after u...
Miliband: Storm clouds will pass
AS Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese welcomed delegates to a 'typically sunny Manchester', Cabinet Secretary Ed Milliband told the party they had a 'duty' to support Gordon Brown's leader...
Miliband: Storm clouds will pass
AS Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese welcomed delegates to a 'typically sunny Manchester', Cabinet Secretary Ed Milliband told the party they had a 'duty' to support Gordon Brown's leader...
'No tax rise to tackle crisis'
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling moved today to reassure the public over claims taxes might rises to deal with the current financial turmoil.
Postal staff turn on Labour
HUNDREDS of postal workers were expected to deliver an angry message to the Labour conference when they marched on Manchester today to protest against post office closures.
Cherie: Teach kids respect
CHERIE Blair has urged parents to teach their children about the dangers of carrying knives. Click here ...
Straw: Too many crimes
JUSTICE secretary Jack Straw said people in Manchester's most crime ridden areas must not be afraid to come forward with information.
Blears: Langworthy crime increasing
GANG crime and anti-social behaviour are creeping back into Salford's regenerated Langworthy estate, according to Salford MP Hazel Blears. Miss Blears has been closely involved with reviv...
Blears: Langworthy crime increasing
GANG crime and anti-social behaviour are creeping back into Salford's regenerated Langworthy estate, according to Salford MP Hazel Blears. Miss Blears has been closely involved with reviv...
City centre flats could provide social housing
HOUSING Minister Caroline Flint said empty apartments and flats across Greater Manchester could be bought up from property developers. Ms Flint, who was speaking exclusively to the M.E.N,...
City centre flats could provide social housing
HOUSING Minister Caroline Flint said empty apartments and flats across Greater Manchester could be bought up from property developers. Ms Flint, who was speaking exclusively to the M.E.N,...
Prescott turns on 'bitterites'
JOHN Prescott and Alistair Campbell took an impromptu turn on the conference steps campaigning for a fourth term for Labour. Mr Prescott said he was 'coming out of retirement' to help sec...
Prescott turns on 'bitterites'
JOHN Prescott and Alistair Campbell took an impromptu turn on the conference steps campaigning for a fourth term for Labour. Mr Prescott said he was 'coming out of retirement' to help sec...
Harman calls for unity
AS the Labour conference got under way, deputy leader Harriet Harman told the M.E.N. the party had to be united over the next few days as it focused on seeing the country through difficult times. ...
Harman calls for unity
AS the Labour conference got under way, deputy leader Harriet Harman told the M.E.N. the party had to be united over the next few days as it focused on seeing the country through difficult times. ...
Tony Benn's conference plea
IN a fraught bid to speak at this week's conference, Labour stalwart Tony Benn turned to the M.E.N. for help. The former secretary of state, a party member for 65 years, said his efforts ...
Tony Benn's conference plea
IN a fraught bid to speak at this week's conference, Labour stalwart Tony Benn turned to the M.E.N. for help. The former secretary of state, a party member for 65 years, said his efforts ...
Harman pushes fairness agenda
THE economic downturn must not be used as an excuse to stop the push for equality in the workplace, Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman said today. She told the Labour Party Conference the diff...
Harman pushes fairness agenda
THE economic downturn must not be used as an excuse to stop the push for equality in the workplace, Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman said today. She told the Labour Party Conference the diff...
City centre flats could provide social housing
HOUSING Minister Caroline Flint said empty apartments and flats across Greater Manchester could be bought up from property developers.
Prescott turns on 'bitterites'
JOHN Prescott and Alistair Campbell took an impromptu turn on the conference steps campaigning for a fourth term for Labour.
Tony Benn's conference plea
IN a fraught bid to speak at this week's conference, Labour stalwart Tony Benn turned to the M.E.N. for help.
Harman pushes fairness agenda
THE economic downturn must not be used as an excuse to stop the push for equality in the workplace, Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman said today.
Miliband: Storm clouds will pass
AS Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese welcomed delegates to a 'typically sunny Manchester', Cabinet Secretary Ed Milliband told the party they had a 'duty' to support Gordon Brown's leader...
Straw hits out at lawyers
FAIRNESS for victims of crime was the message from Justice Secretary Jack Straw as he vowed Labour was the party to push the country forward.
'Every right to feel unsafe'
THE Home Secretary has admitted the people of Greater Manchester are `entitled' to feel unsafe on the streets because of knife crime. Click ...
Harman calls for unity
AS the Labour conference got under way, deputy leader Harriet Harman told the M.E.N. the party had to be united over the next few days as it focused on seeing the country through difficult times.
Blears: Langworthy crime increasing
GANG crime and anti-social behaviour are creeping back into Salford's regenerated Langworthy estate, according to Salford MP Hazel Blears.
PM opens Labour conference
PRIME minister Gordon Brown opened Labour's party conference in Manchester by pledging to do "whatever it takes" to keep the British economy and jobs on track. Mr Brown warned delegates: ...
PM opens Labour conference
PRIME minister Gordon Brown opened Labour's party conference in Manchester by pledging to do "whatever it takes" to keep the British economy and jobs on track. Mr Brown warned delegates: ...
Double boost for Brown
GORDON Brown's make-or-break conference in Manchester began today with a double boost for the Prime Minister. The man often seen as his main rival for the Labour leadership, Foreign Secretary...
Double boost for Brown
GORDON Brown's make-or-break conference in Manchester began today with a double boost for the Prime Minister. The man often seen as his main rival for the Labour leadership, Foreign Secretary...
Thousands stage anti-war protest
THOUSANDS of anti-war demonstrators staged a noisy protest outside the Labour Party conference calling on Gordon Brown to end the 'catastrophic' conflict in Iraq and withdraw British troops. St...
Thousands stage anti-war protest
THOUSANDS of anti-war demonstrators staged a noisy protest outside the Labour Party conference calling on Gordon Brown to end the 'catastrophic' conflict in Iraq and withdraw British troops. St...
Brown arrives for conference
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Manchester in upbeat mood ahead of the Labour party conference in the city. Accompanied by wife Sarah he visited Gorton's £43million super school Wr...
Brown arrives for conference
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Manchester in upbeat mood ahead of the Labour party conference in the city. Accompanied by wife Sarah he visited Gorton's £43million super school Wr...
Double boost for Brown
GORDON Brown's make-or-break conference in Manchester began today with a double boost for the Prime Minister.
Thousands stage anti-war protest
THOUSANDS of anti-war demonstrators staged a noisy protest outside the Labour Party conference.
PM opens Labour conference
PRIME minister Gordon Brown opened Labour's party conference in Manchester by pledging to do "whatever it takes" to keep the British economy and jobs on track. Click here ...
MP's conference welcome
Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd extends a personal welcome to the city for delegates arriving at the 2008 Labour party conference.
MP's conference welcome
Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd extends a personal welcome to the city for delegates arriving at the 2008 Labour party conference.
Brown faces Manchester test
GORDON Brown is facing a major test of his leadership as he prepares for Labour's annual party conference in Manchester. Around 17,000 delegates will be heading for the city this weekend ...
Brown faces Manchester test
GORDON Brown is facing a major test of his leadership as he prepares for Labour's annual party conference in Manchester. Around 17,000 delegates will be heading for the city this weekend ...
Twitter conference coverage has started
Micro-blogging coverage from bloggers David Ottewell and Peter Devine, audio from Jennifer Williams and news from the MEN is launched.
Dipity Timeline Created
Campaigners head for city
THOUSANDS of campaigners are set to descend on the Labour Party conference - but their numbers will be only a fraction of those at the last summit. Ministers and MPs will face will face a...
Campaigners head for city
THOUSANDS of campaigners are set to descend on the Labour Party conference - but their numbers will be only a fraction of those at the last summit. Ministers and MPs will face will face a...
Conference Diary
THE Manchester Evening News has a team of reporters in and around the debating halls, fringe events and parties. Read the latest gossip and news here.
MP's conference welcome
Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd extends a personal welcome to the city for delegates arriving at the 2008 Labour party conference.
Campaigners head for city
THOUSANDS of campaigners are set to descend on the Labour Party conference - but their numbers will be only a fraction of those at the last summit.
Brown arrives for conference
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Manchester in upbeat mood ahead of the Labour party conference in the city.
Brown faces Manchester test
GORDON Brown is facing a major test of his leadership as he prepares for Labour's annual party conference in Manchester. Click ...
Should Gordon go?
SCOTLAND Office minister David Cairns resigned this week saying it was time to debate the leadership of the Labour party. One rebel MP, George Howarth described Gordon Brown as the most u...
Should Gordon go?
SCOTLAND Office minister David Cairns resigned this week saying it was time to debate the leadership of the Labour party. One rebel MP, George Howarth described Gordon Brown as the most u...
Should Gordon go?
SCOTLAND Office minister David Cairns resigned this week saying it was time to debate the leadership of the Labour party.
Miliband speaks on EU prospects
MANCHESTER business leaders will meet Foreign Secretary David Miliband (pictured) at the weekend for a Labour Party Conference fringe event looking at issues relating to trading with Europe. Mr...
Miliband speaks on EU prospects
MANCHESTER business leaders will meet Foreign Secretary David Miliband (pictured) at the weekend for a Labour Party Conference fringe event looking at issues relating to trading with Europe. Mr...
Miliband speaks on EU prospects
MANCHESTER business leaders will meet Foreign Secretary David Miliband (pictured) at the weekend for a Labour Party Conference fringe event looking at issues relating to trading with Europe. Mr...
Brown bid to crush the rebels
GORDON Brown will use a meeting of Labour's hierarchy at the party conference in Manchester to quell a possible rebellion. The National Executive Council, Labour's ruling body, was meeting in L...
Brown bid to crush the rebels
GORDON Brown will use a meeting of Labour's hierarchy at the party conference in Manchester to quell a possible rebellion. The National Executive Council, Labour's ruling body, was meeting in L...
Brown bid to crush the rebels
GORDON Brown will use a meeting of Labour's hierarchy at the party conference in Manchester to quell a possible rebellion. The National Executive Council, Labour's ruling body, was meeting in L...
Cops asked to cold-shoulder Brown
RANK-and-file cops in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to give the cold-shoulder to government leaders at the Labour Party conference. The Police Federation is sending letters to just un...
Cops asked to cold-shoulder Brown
RANK-and-file cops in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to give the cold-shoulder to government leaders at the Labour Party conference. The Police Federation is sending letters to just un...
Cops asked to cold-shoulder Brown
RANK-and-file cops in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to give the cold-shoulder to government leaders at the Labour Party conference. The Police Federation is sending letters to just un...
Conference interactive 2008
The Labour Party is returning to Manchester for its annual conference - and you can keep to date with our Twitter stream, blogs and audio clips here.
Miliband speaks on EU prospects
MANCHESTER business leaders will meet Foreign Secretary David Miliband (pictured) at the weekend for a Labour Party Conference fringe event looking at issues relating to trading with Europe.
Brown bid to crush the rebels
GORDON Brown will use a meeting of Labour's hierarchy at the party conference in Manchester to quell a possible rebellion.
Cops asked to cold-shoulder Brown
RANK-and-file cops in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to give the cold-shoulder to government leaders at the Labour Party conference.
