Conference Campaign: 2 Days to go

Time to wrap up this campaign to make way for the next and perhaps more important one.

The aim was simple; to get away from what Thatcher would call 'picking winners'. Poorly judged authoritarian decisions dressed up as an attractive, trendy idea for what is still a worthy goal.

Making students the scapegoat for our failings with graduates is wrong. We must attract more graduates, not deter students.

Regardless, if you are going to the conference - enjoy! It is our best funded event and luxurious isn't the word.

I will shortly give you my take on training, but just for your attention, I will be proposing the most extensive programme of training events yet seen. Simple one day training days, on a regional basis, hosted by a combined effort of the CF branches and Areas in that region.

In addition to training, I'll propose that NME will seek to enhance the education of its activists, beyond skills - to critical thinking about political issues, to address the future need for intellectual depth in the MPs and councillors of the future.