by David Nicholson in Llandudno

THE opening of the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno on Saturday saw a contrast in leadership styles as British leader Keir Starmer warmed the audience up for First Minister Mark Drakeford.

While Mr Drakeford dared to use the word socialist in his rapturously received speech, Sir Keir pledged to be more like Welsh Labour.

He said: “I had the privilege of campaigning with Mark last year and I saw first-hand how people appreciated his leadership.