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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker, Jessica Elgot and Aletha Adu

Much to celebrate in Liverpool – but too soon to joke about ‘Dressgate’

Labour members cheered each time Keir Starmer referred to his work as prime minister during his speech.
Labour members cheered each time Keir Starmer referred to his work as prime minister during his speech. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

It was a running joke at the Labour conference that no other party could hold its first gathering for 15 years as the government and still find reasons to be gloomy. But while there were undeniable tensions, there was much to celebrate – and people did.

The joy and relief of coming back from the disaster of the 2019 election to a 174-seat majority on 4 July was obvious throughout the gathering in Liverpool.

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