In pictures: the Labour party conference

The former prime minister Gordon Brown makes his way to the hall to address the annual Labour party conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour leadership candidates walk towards the hall for the announcement of the winner on the opening day of the Labour party conference in Manchester: (left to right) Andy Burnham, David Miliband, Diane Abbott, Ed Balls and Ed Miliband Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband hugs his brother, David, after being elected as the Labour leader Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour leadership candidates listen to Ed Miliband's speech after the announcement of his victory: (left to right) Ed Balls, Diane Abbott, David Miliband and Andy Burnham Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband delivers a speech after being elected as the Labour leader Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

David Miliband listens to his brother's speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband is surrounded by photographers after being elected as the new Labour leader Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband attends the opening session on the first day of the Labour party conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband and the deputy leader, Harriet Harman, applaud on stage Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband and Labour party officials leave the conference hall Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour leader, Ed Miliband, and his brother, David, embrace Photograph: Martin Argles/Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour party leader, Ed Miliband (left) applauds as his brother, David, gives a speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The shadow chancellor, Alistair Darling, addresses the conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Yvette Cooper, the shadow work and pensions secretary, speaks at the Guardian fringe debate Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour veteran Tony Benn at the conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Diane Abbott addresses conference delegates Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The Labour party justice spokesman, Jack Straw, addresses the conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

The home affairs spokesman, Alan Johnson, applauds Jack Straw after the justice spokesman finishes his speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband delivers his speech to the Labour conference in Manchester Photograph: Martin Argles/Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband's partner, Justine Thornton, listens to his speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband delivers his first speech to the Labour party conference as the party leader Photograph: Martin Argles for The Guardian

Stuart Wood (right), Ed Miliband's policy advisor Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband acknowledges the applause from delegates Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Delegates including Tracey Ullman (front right) applaud Ed Miliband's speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Delegates applaud new party leader Ed Miliband's speech at the Labour party conference in Manchester Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Labour deputy leadership candidate Jon Cruddas during the Observer debate with Andrew Rawnsley Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband listens to Ed Balls, the shadow education secretary, as he delivers his speech Photograph: Martin Argles at the Guardian

Miliband applauds after Balls's speech Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband listens during a Q&A session at the party conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband listens to actor Eddie Izzard during the Q&A session Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Ed Miliband applauds during the Q&A session Photograph: Martin Argles/Martin Argles for the Guardian