Labour set to make conference a lively affair with boozy deliveries

Labour is aiming to inject some party spirit into its annual conference, as boxes of Tanqueray gin and Ketel One vodka are unloaded for MPs and delegates attending the five-day event in Liverpool.

Boozy deliveries spark comparison with Tory conference

Last week, it was the Conservative Party conference in Manchester that saw pallets of champagne and Peroni beer delivered prior to their annual gathering. Now, it seems Labour is following suit, ensuring its conference attendees won't be left thirsty.

Ambitious plans announced at conference opening

The Labour party conference, which begins today, features a pledge from deputy leader Angela Rayner to improve the economic situation of workers should the party regain power. This announcement sets the tone for a conference that promises to address critical issues and outline ambitious plans.

Labour triumphs in Westminster by-election

In a crucial Westminster by-election, Labour scored a significant victory, trouncing the SNP's candidate, Humza Yousaf. Michael Shanks, the Labour candidate, secured the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat with an impressive 58% share of the vote, raising concerns for the SNP's chances in a future General Election.

Labour's candidate wins by a substantial margin

Labour's Michael Shanks secured a commanding victory, earning 17,845 votes or 58.4% of the vote share. SNP's Katy Loudon trailed behind with 8,399 votes. These results highlight Labour's dominance in the constituency, putting them 31 points ahead of the SNP, who previously won the seat with a 27.9% share in 2019.

Overall, the Labour party conference promises to be an eventful affair, with the party making sure delegates and MPs won't go thirsty. Meanwhile, their recent electoral success in the Westminster by-election puts them in a strong position, while raising concerns for the SNP's prospects in the next General Election.