on the global stage isn t going to diminishjust because on the global stage isn t going to diminish just because angela merkel walks out the door. germany is a key ally of the uk and in the us president biden wants to know what the new government here s attitude will be towards moscow and beijing, and in brussels, there are few eu decisions or reforms taken without a nod from the german chancellor. but until we find out who they are and while the horse trading to former governments continue ? form a governments continue ? form a government continues it is definitely not alfie disdain to angela the labour party conference in brighton has approved changes to how future leaders will be elected, requiring candidates to get the backing of 20% of mps, up from 10%. a rule allowing people to pay a one off fee to vote in a contest will also be scrapped. the contentious measures prompted fierce debate, and there was controversy too surrounding the deputy leader