On the train to Manchester Guido turned his attention to tonight’s fun and games: mainly crashing the Guardian party again and worshipping at the alter of Alan. Sadly, upon inquiring when and where the shindig was going down, he was informed that this year’s party had been cancelled due to staff cuts. Apparently it was “thought it would look bad so not doing any conference receptions this year”. Troubled times…

With News International still licking their wounds, it looks like the Sky News party is going to be the place to be.