Plans afoot for Labour conference

The Labour Party is holding this year's conference at the Brighton Centre

Sussex Police are meeting Labour officials as part of preparations for this year's party conference at the Brighton Centre.

Along with council officials and the emergency services, they are taking part in an exercise at the Grand Hotel to ensure "any eventuality" is covered.

"The emphasis is on being prepared and keeping people safe," Supt Grenville Wilson said.

The Labour Party conference runs from 27 September to 1 October.

Mr Grenville said: "All the emergency services and key authorities have a part to play in our plans and together we will be ready when the conference starts in 100 days."

Representatives from Greater Manchester Police will be observing the exercise in preparation for the city hosting the Conservative Party conference the week after the Labour gathering.