BBC News Online provides coverage and analysis of all the major speeches and issues at the Labour party autumn conference in Blackpool.
John Prescott - Deputy Prime Minister
 Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott
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John Prescott vigorously defends the use of private money to fund public services in his speech to the party conference. He describes public-private partnerships as long-standing party policy.
Gordon Brown - Chancellor
 Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown
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The Chancellor mounts a pre-emptive strike against potential revolts over Iraq and using private money in public services. He says backing down over the Private Finance Initiative would mean breaking Labour's promises to the public.
Jack Straw - Foreign Secretary
 Foreign Secretary Jack Straw
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The Foreign Secretary briefs the conference on the UK's foreign policy aims and gives an indication of progress so far on Iraq. Mr Straw will visit Iraq's neighbour, Iran, as part of a tour of Gulf states in the week after the Labour conference.
Tony Blair - Prime Minister
 The Prime Minister Tony Blair
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Mr Blair delivers a stark warning on Iraq, saying the UK must stand ready for war. He also says the Labour party must be 'bolder' in achieving its goals. He says there will be a "great push forward" to revive schools and hospitals and reform the criminal justice system.
Estelle Morris - Education Secretary
 Education Secretary Estelle Morris
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Following the controversy over A-levels, the Education Secretary sets out her vision for delivering on the party's promises on education. She has faced calls from the Tories for her resignation over the row.
David Blunkett - Home Secretary
 Home Secretary David Blunkett
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The Home Secretary tells delegates how his party intends to combat crime. He admits huge investment is needed to improve the custody system and calls for a partnership between lawyers, the public and the government to stamp out delays in cases at magistrates and crown courts.
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