Jess Barnard

I'm standing for re-election because we've got to get back to Labour values: a democratic party rooted in raising living standards.

People cannot afford a politics that fails to tackle inequality, insecure housing and broken services. To take the fight to Reform, we need change people feel in their pockets.

That means redistributing wealth, building social homes, fixing our NHS and properly funding local government.

I joined Labour because I saw the damage Tory austerity inflicted on working-class communities like mine and knew we needed a transformative alternative. As a trade unionist, councillor, parliamentary candidate and youth worker, I've always challenged poverty and discrimination.

On the NEC, I've championed member democracy, transparency and accountability, introducing regular report backs and opposing attempts to sideline members.

I've campaigned against the two-child benefit cap and no-fault evictions, defended migrant and LGBTQ+ rights, disability justice, and proudly advocated for Palestine and a foreign policy rooted in human rights.

We're strongest when members are respected and our Party's democratic foundations are upheld. I will continue to be a strong socialist voice for transformative change.

I endorse the Reset the Labour Party statement. Please also support CLGA candidates: Gemma Bolton, Yasmin Dar, Minesh Parekh; and the Mainstream candidates.