problems. Anyway, that was a boring start. Unlike the conference! The London
reception last night was packed, even though apparently noone knew about it
as it wasn't in the guide, the wine was free and flowing, and the food was
great - what else do you need at a Labour conference? Blair came in
surrounded by a very well orchestrated group of people, with the token young
people, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, while the old white
men in suits were carefully hidden behind. I managed a slight shake of the
hand without him looking at me. He spoke briefly to lots of applause (can't
remember what he said so it can't have been that amazing). And the other big
guns were all there too.
After that we were off to Canal Street for the Labour LGBT event. Was
supposed to have Ian McKellan but sadly not. Chris Bryant looked good though
- lovely tight tshirt.
And today it's been a slow start in the conference hall, although I think
Ian McCartney was probably the highlight with his emotional speech about his
son who died just before conference seven years ago of a heroine overdose.
We love Ian.
And question: can Hazel Blears get any cheesier?
Off to fringes now in hope of dinner and drink.
ULCB06
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