Is this respect?

Does anyone know what purpose the Labour conference actually serves anymore?
It used to be a place where there was debate, argument and votes. But all dissent is being quashed, even when it comes from an 80+ old man, who has been a member for 37 years.
At least the Lib Dems actually decide and set policy at their conference. Unlike the other two parties. The Tories week in Blackpool is set to be a series of leadership hustings. ZZzzzzzzzzz. Hopefully they'll see sense, elect Davies and continue down the electoral spiral. And to think that the Tory membership almost voted away its right to one member one vote. Good to see democracy alive and kicking.