What will you miss about the TUC?

Quote of the day/week returns with this gem from Tony Blair at the TUC conference where he’s currently taking part in a Q&A session after his last ever speech to conference. Following a lengthy answer, which was greeted by complete silence, Blair said to Brendan Barber, TUC General Secretary, “I’m waiting for the thunderous applause”. Barber, “It’ll come”. Blair, “Some time next year.” (I think I’ve attributed the quotes correctly) Added Link to speech.. and the Guardian’s Simon Hoggart was there[mp3 file], and was less impressed by the protests than other reporters appear to have been.

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