GMB Congress 2007 was in Brighton - pictures from Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - (3-5 June)
Sorry about wobbly picture - Bob says it was the fault of the seating "Jerusalem" - always moving
Got in early to get the best place! Banner ceremony
Sunday - my first speech to congress - this year - Easier to see people on the big screen above the top table
Bob has snapped me standing waiting to go up and speak (this was before they put the chairs out) Me being passionate about closing the pay gap
Unfortunately, not happy hour! Hotel terrace - fantastic sea view
Is that pint of beer for me, Bob? No, I think it's for him - Kath and Linda enjoying the sunshine
Maria Can you tell the likeness?
Maria - always there when we need help! "Is that me?" - Iris and cartoon
Frank, Bob and Iris Snazzy sketch artist was very good
Now, what can they be discussing, I wonder? Joan being drawn sideways
Thinking - up early and off home tomorrow - I was looking for fossils - found some Cretaceous sponges
Me and Bob - last evening together, he had to go back to work on Monday Arty shot under the old West Pier
Brighton Centre on the right - where we spent most of our time this week Yorkshire and North Derbyshire region tables
Another arty shot - Brighton Centre from the beach Eyes down- Pompey reading the Morning Star for the congress reports
GMB member, of course Big red arrow hovering over Iris
Peter Mandelson, EU Commissioner, came to see us Iris asks Peter her question about the Iraq war - I have put in an arrow so you can see her 
Labour Deputy Leader contenders come to see us to seek our backing An inspiration to us all
Six keen-to-please politicians - enjoy it while it lasts! We got to ask questions (I asked my question on coal - see below) (we nominated Peter Hain) Mrs Desai - what a wonderful lady!
Is he missing us already? A good speech on social justice and other issues
Andy Worth coming to chat to the region We were delighted that Gordon Brown came to see us, too
Gordon, Mary and Malcolm Seeing double James - at the mic and on the screen
Sitting in the "deckchairs" to answer questions from the floor James asks his question about Remploy - "no factory closures!"
Lynn asking her question This was the table behind me
Now it's Lynn's turn.  No photo of me, as I was doing the speaking instead of clicking the shutter, but here is my question: "What future do you envisage for the UK coal industry - and, in particular, if UK Coal plc decides to close its last four deep mines, would you step in to maintain access to reserves?" (the same question I put to the dep leaders - nobody gave a straight answer) Delegates deep in thought
Very moving Ian came up and spoke
Fringe meeting on forced marriage Ian speaks out
Notice how the background colour kept changing! Walking back to the hotel along Brighton sea front
Now it's Maureen's turn Tuesday's business finished with the very sad story of Daniel Dennis and the awarding of a health and safety prize in his memory
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