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Conference party round-up: Corbyn-mania hits Liverpool

As Labour conference draws to a close for another year, over the past four days there has been plenty of drama played out in both the conference hall and the fringe events. However, the after hours soirees have also proved eventful.

Owen Smith is remembered

Owen Smith is remembered

At Sky News‘s bash, attendees got to choose whether they were a champagne socialist or a prosecco socialist thanks to a well-stocked bar. While Owen Smith was nowhere to be seen at the event — perhaps still smarting from his leadership defeat — he can take heart that he was deemed important enough to have his face decorate a cupcake. Alas, out of the four cake options available — Smith, Jeremy Corbyn, Tom Watson and Sadiq Khan — it was the Smiths that were still out by the time the lights were turned on.

Mirror get ready to fight the Tories

Mirror get ready to fight the Tories

Over at the Beatles-themed Mirror party, Corbyn was the guest of honour and was serenaded on arrival as fans mobbed their dear leader.

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