Labour has kicked off its conference in Liverpool. But instead of the joyous and celebratory mood for a party that has just won its first election in 15 years, the comrades are grumpy.

What can Keir Starmer and his team do to reset his government and move on from frocks, football and freebies?

Welcome to the latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics podcast.

Kamala Harris won the presidential debate last Tuesday night, but will it make any difference to the outcome of the election as news reaches us this morning of another assassination attempt on her opponent Donald Trump.

Back home, Labour prepares for its conference this coming weekend in Liverpool- let’s hope Keir Starmer has a decent suit to wear; the Tories leadership contest continues as 5 become four and the Lib Dem’s came together for their first annual jamboree since their General Election successes.

We’ll be discussing all this and more in the 50th episode of the Downtown Den Politics podcast.

Labour continues to be embroiled in rows over its decision to cut winter fuel allowance to some pensioners. Will the Chancellor reconsider her controversial decision?

We're getting into conference season, with the TUC and Liberal Democrats holding their annual jamborees this week. We'll be looking ahead to those. We'll also take a glance at the latest news from the Tory leadership contest.

And we have the first, perhaps only, head to head presidential debate between Harris and Trump on Tuesday night. What is at stake for the two contenders?

Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast.