"The FBU calls for this decision to be reversed and at a minimum for Jamie Driscoll to be allowed to appeal to a panel of the NEC to hear his case."
Tag: Democracy
Boycott campaigns next in the Tories’ authoritarian sights
The Tories are setting their sights on making boycott campaigns illegal - Matt Willgress looks at the implications of this latest push in their authoritarian agenda.
Let the members decide – new model motion calls for Labour democracy
"CLPs and branches are urged to pass the motion calling on the NEC to value local CLPs and let members decide."
Arrested for being a republican – Labour for a Republic
"The assault on civil liberties only stoked anger at £250 million being spent on an event which was constitutionally unnecessary and which appeared to be little more than an attempt to boost the flagging support for the monarchy."
Beth Winter MP’s statement on Labour’s “undemocratic” selection process in Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon
"The process agreed tramples on the rights of members" - Beth Winter MP's statement on Labour's selection process for the new Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon seat.
Billionaire Charles should pay for his own coronation
"The King should pay for his own coronation - or better yet, in a 21st century democracy we should not be crowning anyone at all."
What the coronation exposes about our “dysfunctional” constitution – Baroness Pauline Bryan
Baroness Pauline Bryan tackles our "dysfunctional" constitution and the coronation of a hereditary monarch amidst the deepening cost-of-living crisis.
Democracy under threat in Guatemala as the Right resorts to “lawfare” to block progressive candidates
The presidential election in Guatemala is in danger of being stolen after the Right resorts to "lawfare" to block progressive candidates from standing.
Jeremy should be a Labour MP – Rachel Garnham, CLPD
“The NEC decision to prevent Jeremy Corbyn restanding for re-election as a Labour Member of Parliament for Islington North is shameful on every level” - Rachel Garnham, CLPD.
Let the members decide – Starmer’s block on Jeremy Corbyn challenged
"In reply to Starmer’s block on Jeremy Corbyn and attacks on Labour Party democracy, our message is clear, we say let the members decide!"