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Labour conference, day two: The Spectator guide

It’s day two of the Labour Party conference. Here’s the Spectator’s guide to what to look out for today:

Main conference:

11am: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech

Fringe events:

9am: ‘You can’t build peace with concrete: ending our relationships with Israel’s illegal settlements’
Speakers include: Jeremy Corbyn (possibly); Emily Thornberry

12.30pm: Where Next for Britain in Europe?
Speakers include: Chuka Umunna; John Mann

12.30pm: Brexit: Unite against racism and hatred
Speakers include: Diane Abbott

12.30pm: How do Labour win the general election?
Speakers include: Angela Eagle

2.30pm: The case for Labour to back electoral reform
Speakers include: John McDonnell

5.30pm: What does Brexit mean for students?
Speakers include: Malia Bouattia, President of the NUS

5.30pm: The Labour business fringe
Speakers include: John McDonnell; Stephen Kinnock

5.45pm: Divided Britain: How should we put the One Nation back together again?
Speakers include: Alan Johnson and John McTernan

6.30pm: Prepare for Power
Speakers include: John McDonnell speaking; Jackie Walker, vice-chair Momentum; Diane Abbott

7.15pm: After Brexit: Reclaiming patriotism from the Right
Speakers include: Tristram Hunt

Momentum events:

12 – 2pm: What is Momentum for?

5 – 7pm: Building a Progressive Majority
Speakers include: Jon Lansman – Chair of Momentum; Caroline Lucas MP

7-9pm: Corbyn and Media Bias
Speakers include: Diane Abbott MP

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