In reality, the conference was distinctly light on policy - perhaps unsurprising given that a general election remains four years away and the party is barely half-way through a two-year policy review.
But Miliband was keen to stress that his vision for the country will involve greater opportunities for young people. He indicated that he would target the influences of celebrity culture and gangs, warning that they give a false impression of the routes to success in life.
And he reiterated his commitment to capping university tuition fees at £6,000 a year rather than the current £9,000, stating that the brightest children should not be priced out of higher education.
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