If You Want Change These Candidates
For Leadership, NEC, & NFP Will Make That Change:
For Leadership, NEC, & NFP Will Make That Change:
These Candidates Were Chosen For Being Independent Minds They Have Taken The View Which Is When The Party Gets Its Policies Right They Will Praise The Party, When The Party Gets It’s Policies Wrong They Reserve The Right To Speak Out Against The Party To Make The Changes.
1st Choice David Miliband
2nd Choice Andy Burnham
TREASURER: JOHN PRESCOTT
1st Choice David Miliband
2nd Choice Andy Burnham
TREASURER: JOHN PRESCOTT
NEC ELECTIONS:
Sofi Taylor
I arrived in Scotland (1973) from Malaysia and made UK my home. Throughout my involvement in the trade unions movement and civil society’s organisations, I believe that I shared the core values of the labour movement of fairness, social justice and public ownerships. I believe that I can bring new ideals and experience to the NEC. If we wish to return to government, we need to be more inclusive and return to serving the people instead of institutions. It is crucial we use the months ahead to start the process of successful renewal. We need to open up the Party, to reconnect with the millions of progressive minded voters across the country. We need to use this time to recruit hundreds of thousands of new people to Labour's cause and transform Labour into a grassroots movement again.
Experience: UNISON: National Executive Council, TUC General Council, European Parliament: member to Advisory Committee on freedom of movement and EU Advisory Committee on Social Security, Chair of the STUC Black Workers Committee, Trustee: Migrants Rights Network. Directorship: Migrants Rights Scotland and Overseas Nursing and Care-Workers Network. Scottish Parliament: membership on the Cross Party for Learning Disabilities and Human Rights and Civil Liberties. Treasurer: United against Fascism Scotland
Membership number:A998659: Paisley and Renfrewshire South 2053
Christine Shawcroft:
To win the next General Election, we have to rebuild our Party with commitments to core Labour values: peace, social justice and public ownership. We must defend our supporters’ jobs, services and pensions, and put the blame for the deficit where it belongs – on the out of control financial sector. If cuts are needed then excessive bonuses, Trident, and the unwinnable war in Afghanistan should be first in line.
Privatisation has been shown to be an expensive, unreliable and unaccountable way of providing services. I support public ownership of the railways and key services such as energy suppliers, Post Offices and Royal Mail. I have worked closely over several years with Defend Council Housing, and am secretary of Labour Against the War. I believe that party members should make policy.
I have been a Labour, Co-operative and trade union activist for over twenty years. I have held office at nearly all levels of the Party, and am currently secretary of my branch and my CLP. I was a councillor for 12 years, chairing strategic committees. I am an NUT member, and for many years was in NALGO, when I was secretary of the Shop Stewards’ Committee. I have represented rank and file members on the NEC for 10 years now. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me. I have tried to be open and accountable. If you would like to contact me please email christineshawcroft@btopenworld.com. Back copies of reports are available on my website: www.christineshawcroft.co.uk.
Susan Press:
Since the General Election, over 20,000 people have joined the Labour Party. The NEC has a crucial role to play in mobilising for change on everything from policy to Party democracy. But as things stand, members’ voices remain unheard on everything from thresholds for PLP elections to Parliamentary selections and Labour Party Conference. When the PLP refused to listen to the grassroots and moved to stop John McDonnell getting on the ballot paper, thousands of Party members were disenfranchised.
The NEC elections give us a chance to make it clear that the Labour Left and the LRC has a vital role to play in re-building and renewing the Party and restoring its democratic socialist values – the kind of values which made me join Labour in 1976.
I live in West Yorkshire where I am a Labour town councillor, a Branch Secretary and active trade unionist in the NUJ. At the last election, I was shortlisted as a PPC candidate for Keighley and Calder Valley.
As co Vice-Chair of the Labour Representation Committee, my candidacy is supported by the LRC,Campaign for Socialism in Scotland, Labour Briefing, Left Women’s Network and Socialist Youth
Network.
I also have nominations from CLPs across the UK who share our wish to build a socialist agenda for Labour on everything from trade union rights to a fairer, progressive tax system, peace and defence of public services.
The LRC was founded in 2004 to rebuild the Labour Party. It’s now our task to bring back the millions of voters who deserted us in 2010 and expose the ‘new politics’ of the ConDem coalition for what they are – the same old Tories and the same old politics of punishing the poor for the mistakes of the rich.
The NEC needs members who will really stand up for the grassroots and stand up for socialism. I pledge to do both if elected. Please support my campaign.
LRC co Vice-Chair, Calder Valley CLP
Peter Kenyon
I am writing to ask your Constituency Labour Party to nominate me for the National Executive Committee (NEC). There are six places in the Constituency Section on the 33-member NEC. Every member of the Labour Party has an opportunity to vote in a ballot expected to start in mid-August with a closing date of 24 September 2010.
I am seeking re-election, after securing a place on the Centre-Left Grassroots Alliance slate in 2008. It has been an eventful period for the Labour Party. The 2010 General Election was lost in the face a hostile media, epoch-making developments in the world economy and lots more besides. Your work keeping Labour alive locally is inspiring.
What have I done in my first term on the NEC?
My focus has been on the importance of members and rebuilding a mass membership party, through establishing party democracy, ethical conduct and financial solvency. This is vital if Labour wants to get re-elected with policies grounded in Labour Values. Most NEC members have been repeatedly denied access to the most basic information to help address these fundamental issues. Attempts have even been made to prevent me speaking openly about how Labour Party governance must be strengthened. I hope you will support me in the struggle to improve accountability to members, and rebuild the party to win more public support for Labour.
What am I proposing:
Treasurer post – a key to how the NEC operates?
Sofi Taylor
I arrived in Scotland (1973) from Malaysia and made UK my home. Throughout my involvement in the trade unions movement and civil society’s organisations, I believe that I shared the core values of the labour movement of fairness, social justice and public ownerships. I believe that I can bring new ideals and experience to the NEC. If we wish to return to government, we need to be more inclusive and return to serving the people instead of institutions. It is crucial we use the months ahead to start the process of successful renewal. We need to open up the Party, to reconnect with the millions of progressive minded voters across the country. We need to use this time to recruit hundreds of thousands of new people to Labour's cause and transform Labour into a grassroots movement again.
Experience: UNISON: National Executive Council, TUC General Council, European Parliament: member to Advisory Committee on freedom of movement and EU Advisory Committee on Social Security, Chair of the STUC Black Workers Committee, Trustee: Migrants Rights Network. Directorship: Migrants Rights Scotland and Overseas Nursing and Care-Workers Network. Scottish Parliament: membership on the Cross Party for Learning Disabilities and Human Rights and Civil Liberties. Treasurer: United against Fascism Scotland
Membership number:A998659: Paisley and Renfrewshire South 2053
Christine Shawcroft:
To win the next General Election, we have to rebuild our Party with commitments to core Labour values: peace, social justice and public ownership. We must defend our supporters’ jobs, services and pensions, and put the blame for the deficit where it belongs – on the out of control financial sector. If cuts are needed then excessive bonuses, Trident, and the unwinnable war in Afghanistan should be first in line.
Privatisation has been shown to be an expensive, unreliable and unaccountable way of providing services. I support public ownership of the railways and key services such as energy suppliers, Post Offices and Royal Mail. I have worked closely over several years with Defend Council Housing, and am secretary of Labour Against the War. I believe that party members should make policy.
I have been a Labour, Co-operative and trade union activist for over twenty years. I have held office at nearly all levels of the Party, and am currently secretary of my branch and my CLP. I was a councillor for 12 years, chairing strategic committees. I am an NUT member, and for many years was in NALGO, when I was secretary of the Shop Stewards’ Committee. I have represented rank and file members on the NEC for 10 years now. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me. I have tried to be open and accountable. If you would like to contact me please email christineshawcroft@btopenworld.com. Back copies of reports are available on my website: www.christineshawcroft.co.uk.
Susan Press:
Since the General Election, over 20,000 people have joined the Labour Party. The NEC has a crucial role to play in mobilising for change on everything from policy to Party democracy. But as things stand, members’ voices remain unheard on everything from thresholds for PLP elections to Parliamentary selections and Labour Party Conference. When the PLP refused to listen to the grassroots and moved to stop John McDonnell getting on the ballot paper, thousands of Party members were disenfranchised.
The NEC elections give us a chance to make it clear that the Labour Left and the LRC has a vital role to play in re-building and renewing the Party and restoring its democratic socialist values – the kind of values which made me join Labour in 1976.
I live in West Yorkshire where I am a Labour town councillor, a Branch Secretary and active trade unionist in the NUJ. At the last election, I was shortlisted as a PPC candidate for Keighley and Calder Valley.
As co Vice-Chair of the Labour Representation Committee, my candidacy is supported by the LRC,Campaign for Socialism in Scotland, Labour Briefing, Left Women’s Network and Socialist Youth
Network.
I also have nominations from CLPs across the UK who share our wish to build a socialist agenda for Labour on everything from trade union rights to a fairer, progressive tax system, peace and defence of public services.
The LRC was founded in 2004 to rebuild the Labour Party. It’s now our task to bring back the millions of voters who deserted us in 2010 and expose the ‘new politics’ of the ConDem coalition for what they are – the same old Tories and the same old politics of punishing the poor for the mistakes of the rich.
The NEC needs members who will really stand up for the grassroots and stand up for socialism. I pledge to do both if elected. Please support my campaign.
LRC co Vice-Chair, Calder Valley CLP
Peter Kenyon
I am writing to ask your Constituency Labour Party to nominate me for the National Executive Committee (NEC). There are six places in the Constituency Section on the 33-member NEC. Every member of the Labour Party has an opportunity to vote in a ballot expected to start in mid-August with a closing date of 24 September 2010.
I am seeking re-election, after securing a place on the Centre-Left Grassroots Alliance slate in 2008. It has been an eventful period for the Labour Party. The 2010 General Election was lost in the face a hostile media, epoch-making developments in the world economy and lots more besides. Your work keeping Labour alive locally is inspiring.
What have I done in my first term on the NEC?
My focus has been on the importance of members and rebuilding a mass membership party, through establishing party democracy, ethical conduct and financial solvency. This is vital if Labour wants to get re-elected with policies grounded in Labour Values. Most NEC members have been repeatedly denied access to the most basic information to help address these fundamental issues. Attempts have even been made to prevent me speaking openly about how Labour Party governance must be strengthened. I hope you will support me in the struggle to improve accountability to members, and rebuild the party to win more public support for Labour.
What am I proposing:
Treasurer post – a key to how the NEC operates?
I am currently campaigning for the nomination of a suitably qualified member from the centre-left of the Party to stand as Treasurer. This post has increased importance since the creation of a Business Board. It comprises NEC officers, of which the Treasurer is one, and arguably the first among equals, after Leader and Deputy, plus a past chair. Finding a suitable candidate depends on the willingness of the Trade Union section, which in recent years has filled this post, to take a strategic view about rebuilding up from the grass-roots in partnership with constituencies.
Membership and branches:
I've been an activist since 1971 when I first canvassed in Leeds. I am secretary of City of London branch and Cities of London and Westminster CLP. Formerly, I was a branch chair and election organizer, constituency agent and CLP treasurer in Hackney North and Stoke Newington. I founded the LabOUR Commission whose Interim Report on Labour Party Renewal was published in May 2007.
peter.g.kenyon@btinternet.com Membership No: A458146
The Labour Party (STLP), which I joined in 2003. I was elected to its first national committee and have been re-elected annually both to the STLP committee and as its Chair. Branches and members having a say are vital to the future of the Party.
Lessons from Operation Toe hold Electoral wards are the basic unit of organisation for local campaigning. That is where candidates stand for elected office for Labour in local government. Labour councillors should complement Labour MPs. Labour's landslide victory in 1997 was not an accident. It resulted from creating a toe-hold for Labour in local government throughout Tory middle England. The 2010 election results for the House of Commons and in local government showed the power of local organisation to knock on doors over money used by the Tories' in a bid to buy the 'right to rule'. The Tories also failed to win the 2010 election and were forced into coalition with the other losers, the Lib- Dems. Our campaigning enabled us to minimise losses and hold enough seats to have a chance of winning the next general election. Rebuilding is the lesson of 2010.
Members having a say NEC members are also on the National Policy Forum (NPF). It only met once since I was elected. It proved to be more of a rally for government ministers. The NEC needs to act now to give CLPs and members a say in time for Conference 2010. I will be campaigning for a return of resolutions to Conference to help shape policy making better, without losing the opportunity for ongoing debate through the NPF. This year all members will also have an opportunity to elect NPF regional representatives directly. That is thanks to the rule change agreed at Conference 2009 with trade union support and encouraged by Young Labour activism.
Reporting back I use a (we) blog, Twitter, as well as articles in Tribune, Chartist and Labour Briefing to provide a running commentary on my NEC work. This enables me to publicise issues you have a right to know about on an 'as and when' basis. During the run up to the general election, I wrote about 'Selections in the Spotlight', to protest about parachuting, parliamentary seat engineering and the rigging of shortlists for PPCs.
Seeking re-election, steeled by experience
So I seek re-election to the NEC to strengthen the voice of - you, the members – and promote Labour values. This time I am less-starry eyed. The latest battles are over how to offer choice on the ballot papers for a new Leader to replace Gordon Brown, and the issue of nomination papers for the post of Deputy Leader.
CV
My background is in political and financial journalism, mainly for the international news agency, Reuters (1977 –1993). I have been a member of the National Union of Journalists since 1974. I was a London Borough of Hackney Councillor (1994-2002). This included a period as Chief Whip (1995-98) when local party members, regional and national party officers worked to improve standards in local government. Over the past 5 years I have also been active as a trustee of asset-based social enterprises.
John Wiseman
I am standing for the NEC & NPF (North West) of the Labour Party (CLP section) to bring about more accountability within party structures, better regulation of parliamentary selections, more accountability of our MPs and their advisors, as well as more of an input by our members.
Our members need better communication and a better understanding of the rules. This can not all be left to the few. This must be left to the many activists that work hard to make the Labour party great. As a party we need to be united, linking the unions, the cooperative movement and the activists.
The expenses scandal has left the party weakened, we need more accountability of our MPS and we need a strong progressive voice. Party officers must be accountable. Please nominate and support
Overall we need:-
More accountability to the membership,
Education and training of the membership eg rules,
No use of external companies during parliamentary selections,
Better policy consultation—power to the members
We need the membership to have more of a say at conference (OMOV a step forward). We also need drastic changes in policy eg the war on climate change, further equality measures, as well as the anti-trade union legislation. I am a CLP secretary for St Helens South and Whiston as well as being Branch Chair, on the regional TULO, NEC Cooperative party, Shop Steward, Area Committee of Merseyside Unite, National and Regional Political Committee of Unite.
Vote Change and Nominate John Wiseman
Membership No L0023586
The Following Candidates Did Not Provide Statements:
Ken Livingston
NPF WEST MIDLANDS REGION ELECTIONS:
James Watkins
Your Voice for the National Policy Forum
Your choice in this National Policy Forum election is about the future for you, your family and your community.
For the person you choose to serve on the National Policy Forum will be working to get the right policies in place for our Party - that will impact on your life.
At this critical time we need a person who can speak for grassroots members and get the right policies in place so we can help ensure Labour returns to Government.
That is why Labour Party members across the West Midlands region require a person who knows the Midlands and knows how to get action to make our area a better place for our families.
This is the reason I have put my name forward for the National Policy Forum. I am committed to representing you and to report to you regularly so that – together – we can get the right changes for our Party.
Commitments for Change
If you decide to support me, I will not just work tirelessly for you and our Party but I will make three key commitments that you can hold me to:
1. Push for policies that leads to new job jobs and ending the legacy of bosses who abuse their position in not providing a fair deal to their workers;
2. Push for policies so that the police work with our community – not just talk to our community – in the fight against crime and anti social behaviour
3. Local hospitals, local GPs and local schools getting the cash they need to serve the Midlands and getting decent affordable homes to rent and buy.
As the head of an economic development body, I have campaigned for jobs and better transport links for the Midlands. With my track record working in Parliament, Chair of the Unite Regional Political Committee and member of the Co-op Party Regional Committee it is this local, Midlands and national experience that means I won’t need to learn the ropes – I’ll be ready to serve you from day one.
With foreign policy experience - having worked with the Japanese Government – I will be conscious of the responsibilities of our Party in Afghanistan, in reducing poverty across sub Saharan Africa and in ending the abuse of trade unionists in Columbia.
Your choice in the National Policy Forum election can lead to a stronger Labour Party, ready to face down the Con – Dem coalition and to get real justice in our communities.
That is why I ask for your support today.
Labour Party Experience
Labour Party member for over 15 years (Membership Number A847808)
Unite co-ordinator for successful Birmingham, Edgbaston Campaign in 2010 election/Edgbaston CLP GC and EC member
Chair – Unite West Midlands Political Committee
Member – Unite National Political Committee
Member – Co-operative Party West Midlands Regional Committee
Co-ordinator – West Midlands Fabian Society
Executive Member – Labour Finance and Industry Group – West Midlands
Former Member – Labour Party Regional Board
Former Chair – Labour Housing Group
Former researcher to two Labour MPs – Coventry South’s Jim Cunningham and Dudley South’s Ian Pearson
James Watkins
9 Cropthorne Court
Calthorpe Road
Birmingham B15 1QP
T: 0776 5803582/E: js_watkins@hotmail.com
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Mick Archer, Stephanie Peacock, & Sandra Samuels
NPF East of England:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
John Aitken (Southend West), Russell Cartwright (Luton South), Jenny Holland (Harlow), Lorna Trollope (Castle Point), Toby Brown (South West Norfolk – Young Labour)
NPF East Midlands:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Val Graham (Chesterfield), Charmaine Morgan (Grantham), Ian Morrison (Sherwood),
NPF London:
Gary Heather (Islington North) (download Gary’s statement),
Gordon Nardell (Dulwich & West Norwood) (download Gordon’s statement),
Shani Gray (Islington North – Young Labour)
NPF North East:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Veronica Killen (Hexham), Matthew Teale (City of Durham), Andrew Campbell (Jarrow – Young Labour)
NPF North West:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Mohammed Azam (Oldham West & Royton), Wendy Dwyer (Hyndburn), Paul France (Bury North), Christine Muspratt (Wirral South), Becky Hodgson (Lancaster & Fleetwood – Young Labour).
NPF Scotland:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Ann Henderson (Edinburgh South) and Gordon McKay (North Ayrshire & Arran)
NPF South East:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Heather Elliott (Maidenhead – Young Labour), David Morrison (Chichester), Murray Rowlands (Surrey Heath)
NPF South West:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Vicky Black (West Dorset), David Stokes (Bournemouth East), Ann Philips, Gus Baker (Bristol West – Young Labour) plus one to be confirmed.
NPF Wales:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Nick Davies (Swansea West), Gail Giles (Newport West), Annabelle Harle (Cardiff West), Darren Williams (Cardiff West)
NPF Yorkshire & Humber:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
David Levene (York Central – Young Labour), George McManus (Leeds North East), Alex Sobel (Leeds North East)
Membership and branches:
I've been an activist since 1971 when I first canvassed in Leeds. I am secretary of City of London branch and Cities of London and Westminster CLP. Formerly, I was a branch chair and election organizer, constituency agent and CLP treasurer in Hackney North and Stoke Newington. I founded the LabOUR Commission whose Interim Report on Labour Party Renewal was published in May 2007.
peter.g.kenyon@btinternet.com Membership No: A458146
The Labour Party (STLP), which I joined in 2003. I was elected to its first national committee and have been re-elected annually both to the STLP committee and as its Chair. Branches and members having a say are vital to the future of the Party.
Lessons from Operation Toe hold Electoral wards are the basic unit of organisation for local campaigning. That is where candidates stand for elected office for Labour in local government. Labour councillors should complement Labour MPs. Labour's landslide victory in 1997 was not an accident. It resulted from creating a toe-hold for Labour in local government throughout Tory middle England. The 2010 election results for the House of Commons and in local government showed the power of local organisation to knock on doors over money used by the Tories' in a bid to buy the 'right to rule'. The Tories also failed to win the 2010 election and were forced into coalition with the other losers, the Lib- Dems. Our campaigning enabled us to minimise losses and hold enough seats to have a chance of winning the next general election. Rebuilding is the lesson of 2010.
Members having a say NEC members are also on the National Policy Forum (NPF). It only met once since I was elected. It proved to be more of a rally for government ministers. The NEC needs to act now to give CLPs and members a say in time for Conference 2010. I will be campaigning for a return of resolutions to Conference to help shape policy making better, without losing the opportunity for ongoing debate through the NPF. This year all members will also have an opportunity to elect NPF regional representatives directly. That is thanks to the rule change agreed at Conference 2009 with trade union support and encouraged by Young Labour activism.
Reporting back I use a (we) blog, Twitter, as well as articles in Tribune, Chartist and Labour Briefing to provide a running commentary on my NEC work. This enables me to publicise issues you have a right to know about on an 'as and when' basis. During the run up to the general election, I wrote about 'Selections in the Spotlight', to protest about parachuting, parliamentary seat engineering and the rigging of shortlists for PPCs.
Seeking re-election, steeled by experience
So I seek re-election to the NEC to strengthen the voice of - you, the members – and promote Labour values. This time I am less-starry eyed. The latest battles are over how to offer choice on the ballot papers for a new Leader to replace Gordon Brown, and the issue of nomination papers for the post of Deputy Leader.
CV
My background is in political and financial journalism, mainly for the international news agency, Reuters (1977 –1993). I have been a member of the National Union of Journalists since 1974. I was a London Borough of Hackney Councillor (1994-2002). This included a period as Chief Whip (1995-98) when local party members, regional and national party officers worked to improve standards in local government. Over the past 5 years I have also been active as a trustee of asset-based social enterprises.
John Wiseman
I am standing for the NEC & NPF (North West) of the Labour Party (CLP section) to bring about more accountability within party structures, better regulation of parliamentary selections, more accountability of our MPs and their advisors, as well as more of an input by our members.
Our members need better communication and a better understanding of the rules. This can not all be left to the few. This must be left to the many activists that work hard to make the Labour party great. As a party we need to be united, linking the unions, the cooperative movement and the activists.
The expenses scandal has left the party weakened, we need more accountability of our MPS and we need a strong progressive voice. Party officers must be accountable. Please nominate and support
Overall we need:-
More accountability to the membership,
Education and training of the membership eg rules,
No use of external companies during parliamentary selections,
Better policy consultation—power to the members
We need the membership to have more of a say at conference (OMOV a step forward). We also need drastic changes in policy eg the war on climate change, further equality measures, as well as the anti-trade union legislation. I am a CLP secretary for St Helens South and Whiston as well as being Branch Chair, on the regional TULO, NEC Cooperative party, Shop Steward, Area Committee of Merseyside Unite, National and Regional Political Committee of Unite.
Vote Change and Nominate John Wiseman
Membership No L0023586
The Following Candidates Did Not Provide Statements:
Ken Livingston
NPF WEST MIDLANDS REGION ELECTIONS:
James Watkins
Your Voice for the National Policy Forum
Your choice in this National Policy Forum election is about the future for you, your family and your community.
For the person you choose to serve on the National Policy Forum will be working to get the right policies in place for our Party - that will impact on your life.
At this critical time we need a person who can speak for grassroots members and get the right policies in place so we can help ensure Labour returns to Government.
That is why Labour Party members across the West Midlands region require a person who knows the Midlands and knows how to get action to make our area a better place for our families.
This is the reason I have put my name forward for the National Policy Forum. I am committed to representing you and to report to you regularly so that – together – we can get the right changes for our Party.
Commitments for Change
If you decide to support me, I will not just work tirelessly for you and our Party but I will make three key commitments that you can hold me to:
1. Push for policies that leads to new job jobs and ending the legacy of bosses who abuse their position in not providing a fair deal to their workers;
2. Push for policies so that the police work with our community – not just talk to our community – in the fight against crime and anti social behaviour
3. Local hospitals, local GPs and local schools getting the cash they need to serve the Midlands and getting decent affordable homes to rent and buy.
As the head of an economic development body, I have campaigned for jobs and better transport links for the Midlands. With my track record working in Parliament, Chair of the Unite Regional Political Committee and member of the Co-op Party Regional Committee it is this local, Midlands and national experience that means I won’t need to learn the ropes – I’ll be ready to serve you from day one.
With foreign policy experience - having worked with the Japanese Government – I will be conscious of the responsibilities of our Party in Afghanistan, in reducing poverty across sub Saharan Africa and in ending the abuse of trade unionists in Columbia.
Your choice in the National Policy Forum election can lead to a stronger Labour Party, ready to face down the Con – Dem coalition and to get real justice in our communities.
That is why I ask for your support today.
Labour Party Experience
Labour Party member for over 15 years (Membership Number A847808)
Unite co-ordinator for successful Birmingham, Edgbaston Campaign in 2010 election/Edgbaston CLP GC and EC member
Chair – Unite West Midlands Political Committee
Member – Unite National Political Committee
Member – Co-operative Party West Midlands Regional Committee
Co-ordinator – West Midlands Fabian Society
Executive Member – Labour Finance and Industry Group – West Midlands
Former Member – Labour Party Regional Board
Former Chair – Labour Housing Group
Former researcher to two Labour MPs – Coventry South’s Jim Cunningham and Dudley South’s Ian Pearson
James Watkins
9 Cropthorne Court
Calthorpe Road
Birmingham B15 1QP
T: 0776 5803582/E: js_watkins@hotmail.com
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Mick Archer, Stephanie Peacock, & Sandra Samuels
NPF East of England:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
John Aitken (Southend West), Russell Cartwright (Luton South), Jenny Holland (Harlow), Lorna Trollope (Castle Point), Toby Brown (South West Norfolk – Young Labour)
NPF East Midlands:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Val Graham (Chesterfield), Charmaine Morgan (Grantham), Ian Morrison (Sherwood),
NPF London:
Gary Heather (Islington North) (download Gary’s statement),
Gordon Nardell (Dulwich & West Norwood) (download Gordon’s statement),
Shani Gray (Islington North – Young Labour)
NPF North East:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Veronica Killen (Hexham), Matthew Teale (City of Durham), Andrew Campbell (Jarrow – Young Labour)
NPF North West:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Mohammed Azam (Oldham West & Royton), Wendy Dwyer (Hyndburn), Paul France (Bury North), Christine Muspratt (Wirral South), Becky Hodgson (Lancaster & Fleetwood – Young Labour).
NPF Scotland:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Ann Henderson (Edinburgh South) and Gordon McKay (North Ayrshire & Arran)
NPF South East:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Heather Elliott (Maidenhead – Young Labour), David Morrison (Chichester), Murray Rowlands (Surrey Heath)
NPF South West:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Vicky Black (West Dorset), David Stokes (Bournemouth East), Ann Philips, Gus Baker (Bristol West – Young Labour) plus one to be confirmed.
NPF Wales:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
Nick Davies (Swansea West), Gail Giles (Newport West), Annabelle Harle (Cardiff West), Darren Williams (Cardiff West)
NPF Yorkshire & Humber:
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED THEIR STATEMENTS:
David Levene (York Central – Young Labour), George McManus (Leeds North East), Alex Sobel (Leeds North East)
