for a broad left network
Socialists in the Labour Party have suffered recent defeats, but we are not defeated. This is the time to unify and build around our shared socialist principles, the policies in our 2017 & 2019 manifestos, full democracy, due process and natural justice in the party.
We urgently need a way of bringing together the wide range of new and existing organisations in our movement – groups organising in communities and workplaces, unions, constituency-based left groups, Covid-19 mutual aid networks. Not yet another organisation with leadership aspirations.
Instead we need something new and different – a grassroots umbrella network, run democratically by its supporting bodies, to coordinate our actions and our demands, to support and act in solidarity with each other.
At Tuesday’s NEC meeting it was agreed that the deadline for the NPF consultation will be extended until July 20th. Details 👉 https://www.policyforum.labour.org.uk/
A year ago to the day, we lost Simon Baker, @elcardinale. Film-maker, agitator, founding member of @EL4JC, the man behind @VoicesLabour & many brilliant @UKLabour political broadcasts. If you miss him too, join us in celebrating his life & work today: https://facebook.com/events/s/celebrating-simon-baker/348444373071501/?ti=icl
This is why we have to organise. Part 1. #DontLeaveOrganise
At today's NEC I proposed an amendment that CLPs should be allowed to meet formally online, as well as nominate for local govt selections and the NEC. It was defeated by one vote. Your new leadership does not want our CLPs meeting other than on its own narrow priorities.
There’s still time to register for our ‘Organising Resistance’ discussion with Ken Loach & Paul Laverty tonight. It starts at 7pm & should be a fantastic event, talking about films such as ‘Bread & Roses’. Find details & sign up via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organising-resistance-connecting-the-layers-of-struggle-tickets-111115649900
There’s still time to register for tonight’s event with the legendary @KenLoachSixteen and Paul Laverty, with stories of key front-line workers.
Organising resistance 7pm tonight ✊ #dontleaveorganise https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organising-resistance-connecting-the-layers-of-struggle-tickets-111115649900
Fantastic evening ahead tonight.
Join us with Ken Loach and Paul Lafferty to discuss Ken's powerful film "Bread and Roses".
Free tickets via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organising-resistance-connecting-the-layers-of-struggle-tickets-111115649900
Thanks to @dontleave_org for organising.
Four unions issued a statement warning of “factional manoeuvring” of the @UKLabour ahead of today’s NEC meeting. A statement from @ASLEFunion , @bfawu1 , @fbunational & @unitetheunion. We agree. RT if you do too:
https://www.union-news.co.uk/unions-warn-of-factional-manoeuvring-ahead-of-todays-labour-nec-vote/
Yep. In the end, we have to do it ourselves. #DontLeaveOrganise
Politics isn’t all about waiting for a great leader to come and shepherd us to the promised land. We have to get there ourselves. Which is difficult and daunting.
Today's the last day for National Policy Forum (NPF) submissions. @TheCosmosUK1 have done an outstanding job in pulling together the information that members need to support socialist policies in @UKLabour. It's not too late to contribute. All the details: https://www.thecosmos.org.uk/reading
At Tuesday’s NEC meeting, members asked to extend the deadline for the policy consultations of Labour’s national policy forum. Local parties, labour groups, trade unions and socialist societies are holding more virtual meetings and want to be able to discuss and debate policy. It was agreed that the deadline for the consultation will be extended until July 20th. Further information about the consultation is available here 👇
www.policyforum.labour.org.uk
Whether you're a Labour Party member or not, we want to hear your ideas on how the next Labour government should tackle the challenges our country faces, and build a more equal and prosperous Britain.There’s still time to register for our ‘Organising Resistance’ discussion with Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tonight. It starts at 7pm and should be a fantastic event, talking about films such as ‘Bread & Roses’. Find details and sign up via Eventbrite here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organising-resistance-connecting-the-layers-of-struggle-tickets-111115649900
Organising resistance – connecting the layers of struggle
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Online public meeting featuring Ken Loach, Paul Laverty and stories of key frontline workersFour unions have issued a statement warning of “factional manoeuvring” of the Labour Party ahead of today’s NEC meeting.
The NEC is being asked to change the way CLP reps are elected to the Single Transferable Vote system, which critics fear will lead to splitting the left vote.
A statement from ASLEF, BFAWU, FBU and Unite reads:
"As Labour-affiliated trade unions we throw our full support behind the ordinary Labour members who have been forced to speak out to prevent a reckless move to reshape how our party is run while most members’ backs are turned.
“There are legitimate differing views on how internal elections should be run, but our party conference is and always has been the appropriate place for these debates to be resolved openly and fully.
“Many of our Labour-supporting members have been working on the front lines of an unprecedented and deadly pandemic and the composition of the Labour Party national executive will be far from their minds. Factional manoeuvring during such an extraordinary time undermines Keir Starmer’s firm commitment to lead a plural, broad church party.
“Now more than ever we need a united Labour movement that turns its energy outward to demand a response to this crisis that puts working people first.”
www.union-news.co.uk/unions-warn-of-factional-manoeuvring-ahead-of-todays-labour-nec-vote/
Today is the last day for National Policy Forum submissions. The Cosmos have done an outstanding job in pulling together the information that members need to support socialist policies in the Labour Party. As they say on their website:
"The Cosmos urges members and organisations to make submissions to defend and develop the socialist policies produced under the Corbyn leadership over the last five years."
It's not too late to contribute. Anyone can access the site and read the submissions, but if you want to take part you must register or log in either as a Labour Party member or a guest.
Using the drop-down menu, you can access:
👉 the consultation documents and the submissions that have already been made
👉 a series of policy statements from the Labour Party
👉 a searchable list of NPF reps and their contact details
Once you’re logged in, you can contribute your views to any or all of the eight commissions, and there’s no limit on the number of submissions you can make:
✊ Economy, business, and trade
✊ International
✊ Health and social care
✊ Early years, education, and skills
✊ Justice and home affairs
✊ Housing, local government, and transport
✊ Work, pensions, and equality
✊ Environment, energy, and culture
For details, see Cosmos' dedicated NPF page:
www.thecosmos.org.uk/reading
www.thecosmos.org.uk
The Labour Party is holding a consultation on all of its policy areas ‘to hear your ideas on how we can reshape our policy platform to win again’. The Cosmos urges members and organisations to make submissions to defend and develop the socialist policies produced under the Corbyn leadership ove...