"With claims of fratricide and infighting ringing in his ears, Ed Miliband left Manchester yesterday to return to London and plan his next moves.

"Harriet Harman closed Labour's conference with a plea to the party to close ranks behind Ed Miliband after the dramatic departure of his brother, David, from the political front line.

"The deputy Labour leader attempted to rouse the spirits of activists following a gathering that has been dominated by the fallout from Ed Miliband's narrow leadership victory."

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