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Labour’s Annual Conference was held in Liverpool this year, and Rachel had a packed schedule of events throughout. It was the first Party Conference ever opened up to the public, as guests attended to ask questions direct to Ed Miliband.

The Labour Leader delivered his keynote speech on Tuesday, and set out his direction. Afterwards, Rachel said:

“Ed’s speech set out what he stands for as leader of the Labour Party: our promise for Britain. He prioritised a strategy for jobs and growth which this government has ignored completely. Ed talked about promoting apprenticeships, a fairer settlement for students, and rewarding responsible behaviour in the boardroom and in our communities. His is a positive message about where we should aspire to go as a country – and I’m delighted to be working with him to deliver it.”

Speaking to delegates and guests at more than a dozen events, Rachel talked about her vision for creating a savings culture in the pensions system, the importance of making automatic enrolment work, the role of women in politics and about her experience working with charities in Leeds West, both before and since her election in 2010. She was delighted that people from Leeds West – both the public and party members, came to Liverpool:

“I enjoyed discussing my ideas in a variety of meetings, and was particularly impressed that so many delegates were engaged in discussing the future of our pensions system. I’m looking forward to getting back to Leeds and holding the government to account in Parliament.”