An email went out to all Labour Party staff this morning from General Secretary Iain McNicol announcing that one of the party’s Executive Directors – Olly Buston – is moving on. The email said:
“Olly Buston, our Executive Director for Members and Supporters, is moving on from the party to pursue an exciting new challenge elsewhere. I want to thank Olly for the major contribution he has made to the Party. When he arrived membership was declining, it is now increasing at a healthy rate. He has also led a process of transformation of our digital work; driving big improvements in social media content and reach; and helping to professionalise our approach to online fundraising. Olly has also been a champion of bringing in external digital expertise, and argued from day one for the need for a greater investment in digital and for a more crosscutting approach.”
Best of luck to Olly in his future endeavours
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