Every day Tim Ridgway, local government reporter for The Argus, will bring you snippets of conference life from behind the security fence.

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has been called a lot of things before – but the leader of the BNP is a new one.

Believe it or not, the country’s chief rabbi confused the Labour frontbencher for Nick Griffin at a special event earlier this year.

After making the admission to delegates, the shadow chancellor went on to say that he told the religious leader he thought Mr Griffin would be the last person to attend an event…

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“Bedroom tax” and “millionaire tax cut” are among the hottest topics in town.

A quick ten minute game of word bingo had the first referenced six times while the latter was mentioned only on three occasions.

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Ever wondered how to stand out from the other 10,000 delegates?

Well one woman decided the only way would be to wave an inflatable banana inside the Brighton Centre conference hall.

Stewards, unsurprisingly, did not go ape.

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Brighton's seafront attracts fun runners of all capabilities.

But promenaders first thing this morning may have been surprised when shadow health secretary Andy Burnham, Alistair Campbell and Labour supporting comedian Eddie Izzard were among a gaggle taking part in a jog for Alcohol Concern.

Given the time, the important message would have been lost on those who'd perhaps been benefiting most from the free booze at various events...

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Labour’s footballing MPs were subject to a hammering at the annual match with journalists at Sussex FA headquarters in Lancing.

But the damage is more than just bruised egos.

According to one prominent blogger, shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy broke two ribs during the 4-0 drubbing.

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Oh they do like to be beside the seaside…

One of the nicest touches to conference stands spotted so far are sticks of Brighton rock with “Labour rocks” running through it.