Labour party conference: Day one

Gordon Brown on stage at the Brighton Centre Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features

Protesters demonstrate outside the conference Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Demonstrators wear Gordon Brown masks during a protest at the Brighton Centre Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

The business secretary, Peter Mandelson, on the stage Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, speaks to the conference Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Gordon Brown told the conference he will not 'roll over' before the next election and dismisses gossip that his health is too poor for him to fight a strong campaign Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

The business secretary, Peter Mandelson (left) speaks to the justice secretary, Jack Straw Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Gordon Brown clasps his hands together Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Delegates applaud during the conference Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian

Protesters chant slogans outside the Brighton Centre, where the conference is being held Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images

The prime minister, Gordon Brown, is seen on stage with future election candidates Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

The Welsh secretary, Peter Hain, addresses the conference. He said Labour should draw from on experience to try to win a shock election victory Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

The prime minister, Gordon Brown, at the Brighton conference Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images