Labour deputy row: how move against Watson nearly became a full-scale split

A reinvigorated Tom Watson arrived in Brighton to cheers from activists. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PAWith a general election within touching distance, Labour’s conference in Brighton was meant to be a showcase for its radical policies and an opportunity to enthuse grassroots members about the project of propelling Jeremy Corbyn into Downing Street.Instead, it kicked off on Friday evening with a botched bid to oust Tom Watson by abolishing his job and has continued with a battle over Brexi