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Labour Party Conference: How are we putting our children first?

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The Labour Party conference finished up this time last week. A full programme of fringe events was hosted in the Youth Zone, a purpose-built venue and shared platform of charities, sector leaders and young people.
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to former children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield at the Youth Zone. Picture: Sian Hopkins
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to former children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield at the Youth Zone. Picture: Sian Hopkins

Now in its 13th year, a dedicated Skills Hub was added for the first time, bringing together education and training providers and employers. Combined it was the largest single conference platform, raising issues, debating topics, and showcasing support for young people and lifelong learning.

The mood was buoyant across the week, with some 17,000 delegates and visitors crowding into conference to hear from shadow ministers who, in a year’s time, could form the next government. 

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Leading party representatives were put through their paces, in sessions run by young people calling for democratic renewal - with young people seen and heard locally and nationally - ahead of the 2024 elections including councillors, police and crime commissioners, mayors and parliamentary candidates.

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