Would Tony Blair give the EU proper internal attention, and would EU leaders accept being eclipsed by a star?

Gordon Brown thinks Blair would be an excellent candidate.

The top Tory in Brussels, Timothy Kirkhope, says that if Europe must have a president, he hopes he’s low key.

The postal union is threatening to escalate the dispute.

George Parker, FT political editor, analyses David Cameron’s last conference speech before the general election.

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Brian Groom, FT business editor, assesses the reaction of business to the conference after a year of financial crisis.

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Jim Pickard, FT political correspondent, travelled to marginal Labour seat Bury North near Manchester to see how much of a chance the Tories have.  Follow the link below to watch the video.

A far cry from the heady days of 1997: Jim Pickard looks at the mood on the ground at this year’s Labour conference

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The battle of ideas has been conceded by Brown Dizzy Thinks

Leadership fun and games New Statesman

Chancellor cuts through Brown’s silence on spending cuts FT

The Westminster blog returns next week.