A united left on Labour's NEC and NPF

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Momentum and the CLGA are supporting candidates for Labour's National Executive Committee and the National Policy Forum who will fight for real Labour values and oppose anti-democratic actions by the Party leadership.

After 14 years of austerity, privatisation and inequality - The Tories have been booted out. Labour now has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape Britain's economy in favour of the many, rather than the interests of an established few.

But despite some advances, Keir Starmer has avoided making clear commitments on fiscal policy, leading commentators to point out the risk of 'baked-in austerity', which would have a catastrophic impact on society. The Islamophobic and racist violence of the far right we have seen recently shows that a failure to bring in bold,transformative policies will only embolden the far right.

Furthermore, the Labour Leadership shows no signs of dialling down its war on pluralism and dissenting voices within the Party. The decision to withdraw the whip from 7 MPs for voting to scrap the 2-Child Benefit Cap - a policy supported by the labour movement - demonstrated appalling authoritarianism.

That's why we are supporting candidates with track records of standing up for democracy, opposing anti-democratic rule changes, and defending the rights of members in selections and policy. Under a Labour Government, it's vital we have representatives who support these demands now more than ever.

Ballots are now open. To find your ballot, search for the subject line 'Your ballot - Labour Party elections' in your inbox. Vote for the #GV4 to the NEC in the CLP section, the Centre Left Grassroots Alliance-backed candidates for the NPF and other Grassroots Voice candidates where you are eligible. Voting closes on Tuesday 17th September. Type your postcode into our preferencing tool to find out how to rank the #GV4 candidates standing in the CLP section. Let's do this!

What is the NEC?

Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) is the party's governing body, which oversees the way our Party is run.

  • It plays a crucial role in the process for deciding Labour’s manifesto.

  • It makes key decisions determining who can become a Labour parliamentary candidate and who can be elected in other internal Party elections.

  • It makes vital decisions about Party Conference including making recommendations for or against important rule changes.

  • It appoints the Party's general secretary and recently appointed the panellists for the inquiry into the leaked Labour report.

  • It is responsible for implementing the Party’s rule book and for managing the disciplinary processes.

In short, the NEC makes big decisions on behalf of the party. Therefore, who gets to sit on it and what their political beliefs and motivations are is extremely important.

Why are these NEC elections so important?

These elections are a huge opportunity for the left to build power in the party. We can push the leadership to adopt a Green New Deal 2030, support Black Lives Matter, and commit to a transformative post-pandemic policy programme, policies which are overwhelmingly popular with voters. But to do that we need more socialists on the NEC.

We can improve Party transparency, drive forward member-led democracy, ensure justice for the abuse and misconduct exposed by the ‘Labour Leaks’ and prevent any return to purges of membership and attempts to stitch up votes and break the Party’s rules.

We have the numbers to win this election. If we work together, we can win.

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Our NEC candidates:

Gemma Bolton

CLP SECTION

Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

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I’m standing for a third term on Labour’s NEC because I believe that we need a transformational Labour government and democratic party where members are respected and valued at every level. At the general election, Labour must propose transformative, bold and popular policies that stand in opposition to the Tories. We must oppose austerity during an unprecedented cost of living crisis; repeal...

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Jess Barnard

CLP SECTION

Jess Barnard

@JessicaLBarnard

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I joined Labour at age 17 because I saw the damage a Tory government was inflicting on working class communities like mine and the desperate need for a socialist alternative. That’s why I’ve always worked tirelessly to tackle injustice, poverty and discrimination, whether as a Workplace Rep, Councillor, Parliamentary Candidate or Youth Worker. We need a Labour government which tackles inequality...

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Mish Rahman

CLP SECTION

Mish Rahman

@mish_rahman

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As a working-class man of Bangladeshi heritage, whose father campaigned against the National Front, I am a committed anti-racist bringing my commitments to equality and justice onto the NEC since I was first elected in 2020. I have: Opposed the selection stitch-ups and crackdowns on democracy and due process that have become common in our Party; Pressured the leadership to fully implement the Forde Report...

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Yasmine Dar

CLP SECTION

Yasmine Dar

@Yasmine_Dar

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I’m standing for re-election to the NEC, to continue as a strong voice advocating for members, the lifeblood of our Party. Throughout my tenure, I’ve championed transformative economic policies and a foreign policy rooted in internationalism, seeking peace, justice, and human rights. I actively promote Party democracy, including dynamic, inclusive equalities structures, implementation of the Forde report...

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India Rees

YOUTH REP

India Rees

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Young people need a Labour government. With that prospect in reach, here’s where I stand: As a teacher, I know first-hand that we need an education system that is free and accessible from cradle to grave. As a young worker and trade union representative in Young Labour, I am committed to working with the labour movement to organise young members. I have worked on campaigns centring women’s safety at...

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Ellen Morrison

DISABLED REP

Ellen Morrison

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Elected Unopposed

I’m proud to be serving my second term as the first-ever Disabled Members Representative. Re-elect me, and I’ll keep fighting for those issues both outside and within our party – working with trade unions and the Disabled people’s movement to win full, clear commitments from our Shadow Cabinet on the issues that most affect disabled people. Like many...

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Jackie Owen

WELSH REP

Jackie Owen

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I'm a member of Wrexham CLP (previously Clwyd South CLP secretary), member of Welsh Women's Committee and Welsh Labour Executive Committee – I'm standing to ensure grassroots members...
Rwy'n aelod o PLlE Wrecsam (cyn ysgrifennydd PLlE De Clwyd), yn aelod o Bwyllgor Merched Cymru a PGLC – rwy'n sefyll i sicrhau bydd gan aelodau llawr gwlad lais ar y PGC. Rwy'n nyrs...

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Minesh Parekh

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REP

Minesh Parekh

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I'm Minesh, a Labour and Co-operative Councillor and portfolio holder on Sheffield City Council. I've worked with colleagues to support Community Wealth Building policies, mitigate the cost-of-living crisis, and to centre climate justice in our work. Despite difficult funding settlements, I'm proud of the decisions taken to ringfence services and deliver for residents. I'm also proud that...

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Soraya Adejare

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REP

Soraya Adejare

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Having grown up in poverty amid austerity and far-right politics, the opportunities afforded me were minimal. I don’t want this replicated for anyone and throughout my 9 years as a councillor in Hackney, I’ve worked tirelessly for the betterment of all. As an NEC representative I will continue to do so, also fighting for Labour to enable councils to build social housing on the scale needed for our communities...

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Our NPF candidates:

Shahid Nadeem

EASTERN

Shahid Nadeem

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I’m CLP Secretary and treasurer of Unite legal workers’ branch and an active member of the Society of Labour Lawyers, which provides legal and policy advice to the Labour Party. If re-elected to the NPF, I would like to utilise my experience as a Member of Unison, SME4Labour Executive board member, founder of Pakistanis for Labour, vice chair of the South Essex Cooperative Party and Western...

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Bryn Griffiths

EASTERN

Bryn Griffiths

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I will always prioritise giving a voice to ordinary members and making myself available to the Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs). I will act as an advocate of the radical policies which have been passed by our Conference. I will support the Trade Unions in making sure that we are bold in our implementation of the New Deal for Working People. Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan should be the central...

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Rachel Gamham

EASTERN

Rachel Gamham

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I am an experienced, committed campaigner serving seven years on the National Policy Forum, 20 plus years in local Labour positions and previously three years on the National Executive Committee. I am a UCU activist and strong supporter of Labour’s trade union link. Labour needs a policy programme that will win elections and transform lives; seriously addressing the cost of living and climate crises...

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Maxine Sadza

EASTERN

Maxine Sadza

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We’ve seen the effects of Tory austerity amongst the most marginalised in our society, leading to increased poverty, more food banks, and poverty wages for public sector workers. I’m currently CLP Treasurer, a retired member of Unite the Union, and have been Women’s, BAME, and Policy Officer. I was the Equalities Rep for my workplace whilst working for the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist. I brought up...

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Alex Small

EASTERN (YOUTH REP)

Alex Small

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I’m currently Southend West and Leigh’s Vice-Chair and have been a conference delegate twice, debating and voting on Labour Party policy. I’ve worked with charities and community organisations, seeing first hand, the suffering felt by those at the sharpest end of our broken economic model, including those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. This has solidified for me that we need...

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Fraser McGuire

EAST MIDLANDS

Fraser McGuire

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I’m the Chair of Unite Hospitality East Midlands branch, and have been the Young Labour rep for the East Midlands since 2022. Growing up in rural Derbyshire I have seen the devastating effect of Tory austerity on our communities, with cuts to local government funding, social care, education and transport. I’ve organised with hundreds of Young Labour members and young workers; I know how desperately...

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Liv Marshall

EAST MIDLANDS (YOUTH REP)

Liv Marshall

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As a young woman who has grown up knowing nothing other than the brutality of austerity, and the failing of my generation by 14 years of Tory negligence, I want nothing more than for an incoming Labour government to put forward a transformative, progressive policy agenda. For too long, the climate crisis has been on the back foot of British politics, with continued investment in North Sea oil and...

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Dave Levy

LONDON

Dave Levy

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I believe our Party needs to unite around our core values so that we can develop a policy programme which will make a real difference to people’s lives when we get into government. I will fight for a policy platform in the interests of the many, not the few, based on anti-poverty, pro-social justice and anti-racist principles. I’ll also place membership involvement at the heart of my work. My experience as...

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Aydin Dikerdem

LONDON

Aydin Dikerdem

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The next Labour government is going to inherit a deeply challenging economic climate, but it’ll also be faced with a nation desperate for change after 14 years of Tory austerity. I think the role of the NPF is to be an engine for ambition during this period, that tests and offers ideas and solutions from the membership, affiliates and unions. As a local councillor and Cabinet Member for Housing...

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Rathi Guhadasan

LONDON

Rathi Guhadasan

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I’m the CLP secretary for Brent East, Vice Chair for Kingsbury ward and served as ward organiser in my previous ward. I have attended the Labour national conference in 2022 and 2023, as CLP and Socialist Health Association delegate. I have participated in writing motions at ward level and for the SHA. As CLP secretary, I am familiar with the Labour Party rule book and allied resources. I am a national...

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Pat Quigley

LONDON

Pat Quigley

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The Labour Party must enable change for the better for the lives of current and future generations of working-class people in this country. I will work hard for policies that address entrenched poverty, ensure secure, decent housing for all and high quality educational, health and public services that deliver good outcomes for everyone, creating a more equitable and just society. A lifelong Labour Party...

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India Burgess

LONDON (YOUTH REP)

India Burgess

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Over the coming years, the Labour Party should nationalise key public services including energy companies, utilities and public transport; support devolution and investment in community services and spaces; and introduce a wealth tax to reduce inequality. It is also critical that Labour calls and advocates for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Not only are these policies popular but...

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David Ray

NORTHERN

David Ray

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My name is David Ray, and I am a Labour Borough Councillor in Darlington. As well as this, I work in Telecommunications, and I am an Industrial Relations Rep for the Communication Workers Union. I believe this puts me in a great position to be able to represent a large portion of Labour’s support base and membership. I work daily in my role as a councillor and a trade unionist, to shout about the values so many...

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Samantha Townsend

NORTHERN

Samantha Townsend

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My name is Samantha and I am a serving councillor representing Shildon and Dene Valley, a community in South West Durham which has suffered terribly from over a decade of Tory decline. I’m a socialist and a trade unionist, with a keen interest in education as well as the rights of disabled people and their carers. As the Labour Party enters government I’m keen to ensure policy reflects the needs of communities...

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Rochelle Charlton-Laine

NORTHERN

Rochelle Charlton-Laine

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I have witnessed first-hand many atrocities within the education system as a teacher under this tory government. I’ve been on strike to demand better pay and conditions and I give my full support to those in similar circumstances. As a county councillor, I’ve fought to support our poorest families that are being left behind; to bring them with us, we need a more equitable distribution of wealth. I also...

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Hannah Cousins

NORTHERN

Hannah Cousins

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On the NPF, I hope to promote member democracy, push for transformative socialist policies and ensure Labour in government enacts meaningful, long-lasting change. I’ve been active in the Labour Party for 9 years; mobilising and empowering young members as CLP Youth Officer, organising canvassing sessions as campaign co-ordinator and currently as my local branch chair. As a committed trade unionist...

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Josh Freestone

NORTHERN (YOUTH REP)

Josh Freestone

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I’m Josh Freestone, a proud member of City of Durham CLP and the Northern Rep on the national labour students committee. I am delighted to be standing for NPF North Youth representative. As the Labour Party approaches Government, we have a historic opportunity to use state power and set a progressive policy agenda. The NPF will become a critical organ of party democracy and the fight for democratic...

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John Bowden

NORTH WEST

John Bowden

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Great policymaking starts with a bold and creative vision of the society we want to be part of. It’s followed by building a policy framework which takes a unified approach to environmental, social and economic justice. If elected I will bring a socialist vision to the NPF, backed up by policy expertise as both a qualified environmental and social value practitioner, and my experience as a homebuilding...

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Evangeline Walker

NORTH WEST

Evangeline Walker

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I joined the Labour Party because I wanted to help build a movement that develops bold solutions to the issues facing the country. In my CLP, I regularly contribute to discussions on the key policy challenges with a particular interest in housing and equalities. At meetings of our Women’s Branch, I’ve heard from women from all walks of life who’ve fought injustice and misogyny, and learned from their...

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Fianna Hornby

NORTH WEST

Fianna Hornby

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I’m the proud Councillor for Gorse Hill and Cornbrook in Trafford – home to the first planned industrial estate in the world. Representing a ward with such great industrial heritage has only cemented my belief that the UK needs a Green New Deal to both address environmental challenges we face and ensure unionised Green jobs to support a just transition. After growing up in Preston and seeing...

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Antonia Shipley

NORTH WEST (YOUTH REP)

Antonia Shipley

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My life was changed by labour power in Manchester, from a council house in Ashton-Under-Lyne, losing my father and caring for my mum, I believed that aspirations were never really for “kids like me”, but the incredible work of Burnham and the council enabled me to travel to a top sixth form college, which ultimately brought me to university and has enriched me in ways I couldn’t have dreamt of. I’ve experienced...

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Finn Beyts

SCOTLAND

Finn Beyts

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I am standing for the National Policy Forum to give Scottish members a clear voice in shaping our policies ahead of the General Election and, hopefully, for the next Labour government. I have been a Labour Party activist for a decade, sat on my CLP executive, and was the co-lead of Glasgow Labour for a Green New Deal. I coordinated the Labour presence for the COP26 climate march and led my university...

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Anna Dyer

SCOTLAND

Anna Dyer

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Labour winning the next General Election will face a 14 year Tory legacy of a divided government presiding over vast economic decline with rampant profiteering, Covid mismanagement, get rich quick schemes for the wealthy leaving an impoverished majority, a disintegrating NHS, and near bankrupt local government . The SNP Government is no better. Tory-lite policies will not fix this nor keep Labour...

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Charlie Wilson

SOUTH EAST

Charlie Wilson

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My journey within the party, where I’ve served as a councillor and now CLP chair, has been characterised by a deep-seated desire for social justice, the pursuit of equality and an unwavering commitment to socialist principles. We stand on the brink of government, and my focus will be ensuring our party’s policies both reflect our core values of fairness, solidarity, and community and...

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Kiran Khan

SOUTH EAST

Kiran Khan

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I bring a deep understanding of the challenges facing working families. Coming from a working-class background myself, I understand intimately the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people. My personal experiences have shaped my commitment to fighting for policies that prioritise social justice, economic redistribution, and equal opportunities for all. I have a proven track record of grassroots...

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Alexa Collins

SOUTH EAST

Alexa Collins

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Working in local government, I am well aware of the choices councils need to make in policy development and service delivery during tough economic circumstances. As the prospect of a Labour Government becomes reality, we have the opportunity for our policies to dramatically improve the lives of everyone in this country; policies desperately needed by so many. With a background in central and...

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Marina Asvachin

SOUTH WEST

Marina Asvachin

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I’ve been a Devon County Councillor for 7 years & a City Councillor for my home City of Exeter for 2. I currently chair the Labour group on the former & am chair of the licensing committee on the latter. I also chaired our local branch for some years. I became a Councillor because I wanted to be able to help people, particularly in my own community which is extremely diverse but also with significant...

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Jane Begley

SOUTH WEST

Jane Begley

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My professional life has been spent working with children and young people in various mental health settings. Whilst raising my daughter, single-handedly, I trained & worked as a child psychotherapist in NHS CAMHS. Currently, I work with kids in care, who’ve survived severe neglect & abuse. I frequently draw upon the emotional intelligence that my mental health training has fine-tuned, as a city councillor...

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Ada Gravatt

SOUTH WEST (YOUTH REP)

Ada Gravatt

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I’m Ada Gravatt, an active member of the Bristol Central CLP and the University of Bristol Labour Society. With the tangible prospect of a Labour Government with a sizable majority, it is incumbent upon us to ensure we grasp that opportunity and outline a progressive policy platform which can transform Britain and young people’s lives. The NPF has a pivotal role to play in advocating for the policies we need...

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Zoe Allan

WALES

Zoe Allan

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Having been elected to the NPF last time, I can report that at the full NPF meeting us reps are told that the first rule of the full NPF is, “You must NOT talk about the full NPF!”. Within the bounds of confidentiality then, I will say that myself and colleagues championed the socialist successes and the interests of Wales at every opportunity. Universal Free School Meals for primary school...

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Dawn McGuinness

WALES

Dawn McGuinness

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I am a committed socialist and lifelong Labour voter. I was inspired to join the party in 2017 by the message of hope for a better future for the many, that shone through in...
Rwy’n sosialydd ymroddedig ac yn bleidleisiwr Llafur gydol oes. Cefais fy ysbrydoli i ymuno â’r blaid yn 2017 gan y neges o obaith am ddyfodol gwell, a oedd yn disgleirio drwodd yn...

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David Smith

WALES

David Smith

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A clear, robust, and experienced voice is needed to represent Welsh members on this UK-wide Labour policy forum. It also requires a good understanding of Welsh policy making...
Mae angen llais clir, cadarn, a phrofiadol i gynrychioli aelodau Cymru ar y fforwm polisi Llafur y DU. Mae hefyd yn gofyn am ddealltwriaeth dda o lunio polisïau Cymru, y gallu i ddeall...

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Bethany Thomas

WALES (YOUTH REP)

Bethany Thomas

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Coming from a working-class family, I have been a dedicated carer for my disabled mother, navigating the challenges that come with it. As a gay, jewish and neurodivergent person, I am passionate about advocating for inclusivity and understanding within the Labour Party. As the Vice President of Cardiff Labour Students and Disability Officer for Cardiff Young Labour, I actively contribute...

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Teresa Beddis

WEST MIDLANDS

Teresa Beddis

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I have been on the NPF since 2018, serving on the economy commission. I have supported several CLPs – attending meetings and leading policy discussions. I attended almost every commission meeting (London and Zoom) including the full NPF last July. I am a retired A Level and advisory teacher. My special interests include the economy, education, health, the environment and animal welfare. I have approximately...

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Niamh Iliff

WEST MIDLANDS (YOUTH REP)

Niamh Iliff

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Grounded in grassroots organising with my local TUC, left-wing student groups, youth organisations, local campaigns, and my union branch, my priorities lie in amplifying the voices of working people and communities. Only through representing such groups at the base of the party can we ensure Labour’s policies remain dynamic and transformative. Serving as Trade Union Liaison Officer for West Midlands...

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Chris Saltmarsh

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

Chris Saltmarsh

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I am standing as a candidate for the National Policy Forum in Yorkshire and The Humber to promote the transformative policy agenda that Labour needs to tackle the great crises of the twenty-first century when in government: climate, cost-of-living, health, international conflict, and beyond. As a co-founder of Labour for a Green New Deal, I have experience of working with stakeholders throughout the party...

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Jack Ballingham

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

Jack Ballingham

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I’ve represented Yorkshire and Humber members on the National Policy Forum since 2022, and am now seeking your support to continue ensuring our region’s members are heard in our Party’s policy-making spaces. I currently serve as treasurer of Selby CLP, and as a delegate to Leeds Local Government Committee. I want to help ensure that our Party has the platform it needs to win the next general election, and...

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Corinne Furness

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

Corinne Furness

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Since accidentally becoming a branch rep at my first ever Labour party meeting, I’ve held roles at CLP level for most of the last eight years – most recently as Chair of Leeds East CLP – and have represented members on the Leeds LGC. For more than a decade I worked in community arts, contributing policy research on everything from community-led high street regeneration to working class access to the arts and...

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Sandra Wyman

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

Sandra Wyman

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As an older disabled woman living in inner city Leeds, I’m well aware of the difficulties faced by those affected by austerity. I first joined the Labour Party in the 1980s; currently I’m the CLP Disability Officer and am a member of the national Disability Labour executive. I’ve also served as a member of Leeds LGC. Pre-retirement I was Leeds NUT (now NEU) President and regional representative on a...

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How to Vote

Elections for the NEC CLP section will take place by Single Transferable Vote. Find out how this works and how to maximise the chances of getting Grassroots Voice candidates elected.

Which posts can I vote for?

All members can vote for the Constituency Labour Party (CLP) representative positions.

Young members (aged under 27) can vote for the youth representative position.

Members who self-define as an ethnic minority can vote for the BAME representative position.

Members who self-define as disabled can vote for the Disabled members' representative position.

Members in Wales can vote for the Welsh representative position.

Key dates:

Tuesday 27th August:

Labour begins emailing out ballots. Voting opens.

Tuesday 17th September:

Voting closes.

What we stand for:

For an economy for the many, not the few

Our rigged system is in crisis: spiralling energy bills and a cost of living crisis, while billionaire profits soar. The alternative is socialist and it's popular. A higher minimum wage, public ownership, strengthened trade unions, more and better housing for the working class. This is the future we need.

For a Green New Deal

It’s code red for the climate. We need to take on the fossil fuel industry and transform our economy to be greener, cleaner and fairer. Together, we can build a zero-carbon economy in the interests of the millions, not the millionaires.

For liberation and equality

In the past two years we have witnessed protests against institutional sexism and racism in the police, while the Tory Government imposes racist new laws to strengthen police powers, attack people seeking asylum and strip our citizenship rights. We will take on the political elites fostering division and domination. And we will fight for a party unifed in the fights against racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, Afrophobia, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, ableism, sexism, sexual harassment, and the scapegoating of migrant and Traveller communities.

For a democratic party

Labour is a democratic socialist party and should be run as such. Our members come from all walks of life - they are the backbone of our Party. Members should guide policy through Conference, our sovereign body, and choose their own candidates for elections, not have them imposed from on high. Our Party’s autonomous structures should be respected.

The time for waiting is over. Let’s build a Labour Party that will fight for the future we need.

Donate to Grassroots Voice

A Green New Deal, vocal support for Black Lives Matter, a post-pandemic economy for the many: so much is on the line in Labour’s upcoming NEC elections. Contribute to the Grassroots Voice election fund and help fight for the future we need.