WATCH: McDonnell claims that only 0.1 per cent of Labour members are involved in anti-semitism

He rejects the claim that the party is institutionally tainted but says that clearly “it has got a problem”.

Natasha Hausdorff: The proscription of Hezbollah is welcome – though overdue

It will be a significant step forward in keeping this heinous organisation from inciting hatred on our streets.

This hatchet job on Corbyn fails to explain why so many people voted for him

Bower writes him off as a loser, which is perhaps what he will end up being. But he did much better at the last general election than the commentariat expected.

Daniel Hannan: The Gang of Four caused a split. The Gang of Eight have caused only a splinter.

As long as traditional Labour voters stick with the party, opportunities for the Independent Group will be limited.

WATCH: Watson declares that “a virulent form of identity politics” has seized Labour. And the defections? They are “premature”.

“Time is short for us to confront the scale of the problem and meet the consequences.”

WATCH: “We’re not fast enough” to tackle anti-semites in the Labour Party, McDonnell concedes

He argues for training and rehabilitation of racist Party members as well as expulsions.

WATCH: “The fact that Berger should even be subject to a no confidence motion is shameful”, says Blair

The former Labour leader says that Watson is right to say that her local party sjhould be suspended.

How Trump appeals to unspeakable emotions

A new book about Holocaust and climate change denial also casts light on the American President.

Hath not a Muslim eyes?

The Government should adopt a working definition of anti-Muslim prejudice and hatred. But it must be based on objective criteria, overseen by people we elect.

Joel Charles: After May’s conference speech and Hammond’s Budget, opportunity must be our core objective

We have a habit of looking back at policy platforms pursued by previous Conservative Governments, and attempting to bring back popular policies like a poor Hollywood remake.

WATCH: Brexit Secretary talks about how his father fled the Nazis

“I will honour his memory by fighting the scourge of anti-semitism and racism until my last breath.”

“Our willingness to compromise is not without limits. ” Raab’s Conference speech, full text.

“What is unthinkable is that we be bullied by the threat of some kind of economic embargo, into signing a one-sided deal against our country’s interests.”

Lord Ashcroft’s Conference Diary: How Leave voters reflect – good humouredly, mostly – on being called knuckle-dragging bigots

Plus: Labour anti-semitism, May’s African dancing. Will Mordaunt speak to the conference? And: will Russia take on NATO?

WATCH: “Are you an antisemite?” Marr asks Corbyn

The Labour leader then refuses to comment on his experience of being accused of racism by Margaret Hodge.

Unthinking the thinkable

How the far left uses a feedback loop to shut down people in the short term – and ideas in the long.