Some life was still to be found on the fringes.
The Campaign Against the Witchhunt attracted over 100 delegates, while more than 400 listened to Tony Benn, Audrey Wise, Dennis Skinner and others at the successful Campaign Group rally.
Large numbers attended antiMaastricht meetings while the Justice for Mineworkers fringe meeting overflowed into the corridors. Large numbers of delegates also supported the People's march for jobs rally when it arrived in Blackpool.
The right were undoubtedly able to maintain their grip but there is at least some signs of a willingness to fight back. Campaign Group speakers stressed the need to start building local groups to organise a fight botn inside and outside the party.