Labour conference to return to Liverpool

THE Labour Party will hold its annual conference at Liverpool’s Arena and Convention Centre in 2016 and 2018.
 
The ACC said each conference is expected to bring £17m to the city’s economy.

The was party was last in Liverpool in 2011 when 11,000 delegates attended the five-day event.

Bob Prattey, chief executive of ACC Liverpool, said: “Labour’s decision to return to Liverpool comes as a result of ACC Liverpool and our city partners working together tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure this high profile event is returning for two outings.

“The announcement of our new exhibition centre and hotel will provide the Labour Party with more options to develop their events.”

Iain McNicol, general secretary of the Labour Party, said: “Liverpool is one of our great British cities and we had a wonderful conference there in 2011. ACC Liverpool is a first class venue for conference and we look forward to returning to the city.”