Labour group's conference at resort hotel

This is the sixth year theparty has headed to Blackpool and up to seven hundred delegates and visitors are expected to attend the two-day event at the Hilton.

Key note speakers include Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner.

VisitBlackpool Tourism Manager, Mandy Tythe-McCallum said, “I’m delighted to be welcoming the party back on what will be its sixth consecutive year.

Coun Simon Blackburn, leader of Blackpool Council added: “I’m delighted to welcome back the NWLP, it’s great news for Blackpool.

“This year I will personally open the conference to delegates. I’m honoured to be asked to welcome the delegates to the resort. The two-day conference is a major financial boost for the local economy.”

A Labour North West spokesman said: “We are delighted to be returning to Blackpool for our Regional Conference this year where we have always received a great welcome.”