
My first conference was Eastbourne in 1986. It was a sober affair and not just due to the lack of free alcohol. The debates were worthy, but generated little media interest. The lunchtimes and evenings were filled with fringe meetings, none of which had as much as a crisp on offer, . . . → Read More: Conference Reports 2011: A filmstar, a TV programme, a hero and a popstar

A large proportion of the last Government’s funding of the postal system was spent on closing post offices. Last year the Liberal Democrats in Government promised investment in the Post Office averaging out at over £330m a year – more than double the subsidy paid 



