Emma Corless 🌹

@LizziCollinge No, I managed to get an earlier train, we’re pulling into Warrington as I type this

I’m sat on the train to London after conference and, honestly, I feel like I’ve been on a four day bender. But the drugs of choice were caffeine and politics instead of y’know, actual drugs.

The fact that there was a terf fringe event is shameful enough, the fact that lgbt+ members are being criticised for picketing that event is even worse.

Today’s debate has been pretty positive, but kier looks awfully stressed about everything.

I have to be honest, the chair is behaving in a way that’s just deplorable

Composition is getting pretty spicy, so much is happening it’s hard to keep up tbqh

The composite meeting is just ending a short break, my phone died and I've only just logged back in on my tablet. I think we've just come to an agreement on which proposed motion to start with.

We’ve been in the composition room for 45 minutes already I think? We haven’t decided which motion we’re going to even start with.

From one stuffy room with uncomfortable seats to another stuffy room with slightly more comfortable seats, this time compositing! I am hunkering down and preparing for a very, very long night.

There are an awful lot of speakers taking liberties with the time restrictions. I appreciate the chair allowing people the chance to resolve their points, but not twice as long as is allotted.

Some extremely powerful speeches happening in support of the women’s conference motion. I am in awe of these very brave and eloquent people.

At least, put a short summary of what we’re voting for on the screens.

Chanting happening, gone to a card vote much to everyone’s dismay. It is, quite frankly, unnecessary. Some clarification from the chair with regards to the reference backs is desperatelyneeded

Chaos erupting as confusion spreads through the conference hall. I’ve got to admit, I have no idea what’s happening with these reference backs

Climate emergency declared for the NHS? Yes please!!!!

Some absolutely fantastic speeches happening, a lovely feeling in the room, compared to yesterday regarding the cac

Current debate discussing schools, one composite about abolishing private schools, another about bringing academies back into local democratic control

Starting this morning downing a red bull on the roof terrace of my Airbnb. Not bad way to start the day

I’ve got to be honest, I’m a little confused because of the rushed way these card votes are happening

Dawn butler I am in awe of how fantastic you are but also your suit.