Westminster Update: Key Takeaways from 2025 Party Conferences
Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.
This week, we focus on the key takeaways from the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Reform, and Green party conferences.
Labour Party Conference
The Labour party conference, which took place from 28 September to 1 October, was marked by a deputy leadership contest and interventions from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham about the party's direction.
The conference ended with a well-received speech from the prime minister focusing on economic growth, stability, and a “fork in the road” that Britain is facing.
This helped strengthen his position ahead of a critical budget in late November. Debate across the fringes centered on how Labour can deliver sustained growth, strengthen its voter coalition, and tackle key challenges such as small boat crossings.
- We ran panel events
- Held receptions
- Met with parliamentarians throughout the conference
Author's summary: Key takeaways from 2025 party conferences.