John Crace digests Ed Miliband's speech

Ed Miliband I'm going to start by making a joke, so it would be nice if you laughed … Conference … We would if you were funny … Ed So that's the way it's going to be … Let me tell you this conference. Even though Tony and Gordon made no mistakes while in government, we have to learn from their mistakes. Cheerleaders Try to make the applause a little more enthusiastic, you miserable bunch … Ed So I tell you this, conference. We have to change. It is time for a different sort of politics and I will be a different sort of leader. Though obviously I'm not going to say how I will be different as I haven't worked that out yet. Ed Balls Christ! The cameras are on me! I'd better clap harder or I won't get a job. David Miliband I don't give a toss any more so I'm going to verge on a slow handclap. Ed I tell you, conference. I won't be irresponsible. There will be no risks taken with the budget and there will be no strikes. I am not Red Ed. I'm just a posh middle-class boy from north London campaigning to keep the Primrose Hill sub-post office open. Conference … Is it nearly over yet? Ed I tell you, conference. David Cameron might have once met a black man, but I've met a dinner lady. And that's the difference between us. He's a pessimist and I'm an optimist … Conference … What have we done?