During the meeting held on "The Case for Labour Party Democracy" Jon Trickett spoke in depth on Labour's factional clampdown on members' rights in the wake of the exclusion of Jamie Driscoll.
Tag: Labour Party Democracy
Stich-up Unraveling as Unions say no to Driscoll exclusion
Trade union leaders call for "common sense to prevail" - with Labour giving Driscoll the opportunity to stand and for the party to uphold the right of members to chose their candidate.
Massive support shown for Jamie Driscoll as members and affiliates speak up for Labour Party democracy
Jamie Driscoll, Jon Trickett, Rachel Garnam (CLPD), Mick Whelan (ASLEF), Kathy Bole (Disability Labour) challenged the clampdown on party democracy - including Jamie's own shocking exclusion.
Are all Politicians the Same? – Jamie Driscoll, North of Tyne Mayor
Jamie Driscoll writes on Boris Johnson's resignation; and Labour's factional motivation to exclude the North of Tyne Mayor from standing - effectively stopping members from exerting their democratic rights.
Democracy is an essential ingredient of a healthy party – Rachel Garnham, CLPD
Rachel Garnham, CLPD, writes on the erosion of Labour Party democracy - from selection stitch ups to democratically agreed policies being ignored.
Party Democracy is the key to a united and effective party – John McDonnell MP
"Complaints about the blocking of candidates on what some would consider as specious grounds for both council and parliamentary selections have mounted on a scale never witnessed before."
Making spaces for Women’s Voices in the Labour Party
From acting on the findings of the Forde report to tackling sexual harassment in the Parliamentary estate, it's vital that there is space for women's voices in the Labour Party - Labour Women Leading.
Support Shown for Jeremy Corbyn as he marks 40 years as MP
“Despite attempts to silence him, he continues to speak truth to power & courageously advocate for the many.”
Beth Winter MP’s statement on the controversial selection of Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon seat as democracy concerns grow
"Unacceptable obstacles were placed in the way of this grassroots campaign, undermining the democratic process... This was not a fair contest" - Beth Winter MP.
FBU condemns Labour’s exclusion of Jamie Driscoll from North East Mayoral Selection Process
"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."