Gallery: Political top trumps at the Labour conference

Gordon Brown returns from his interview on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

As usual the Labour press office is a hive of activity Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Relaxed security in the conference hall Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Alastair Campbell and John Prescott promote the campaign for a fourth Labour election victory Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Political top trumps Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

A steward shows her support for the prime minister Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Gordon Brown's spin doctor, Damien McBride Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian