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By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk The race to become Labour's next general secretary has become a hot topic of conversation on LabourList this week. Whereas last week it was something of a niche issue that only political obsessives (like…
By Sarah Hayward / @sarah_hayward There's been a pretty strong backlash against rumours that the appointment of a new general secretary is a done deal. A range of prominent grassroots activists have lined up to attack a process which, if…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk If Ed Miliband could only read five blogposts each day, he'd read these ones... Labour's top brass need to show more ambition - The StaggersBy Will Straw Yesterday morning's scoop by Dan Hodges on Chris…
By Sunder Katwala / @sundersays It is difficult to imagine a potentially more difficult thankless job than that of Labour Party General Secretary. Except perhaps Leader of the Opposition, England football manager, or chief election…
By Johanna Baxter / @johannabaxter Members will have seen the press reports today in the New Statesman, and on here from Mark Ferguson, on the appointment of Labour's next General Secretary. Whilst I would take a slightly more cautious…
There's a great story by Dan Hodges over at the New Statesman this morning, suggesting that Chris Lennie has all but been selected as Labour's next General Secretary. There's only one problem with this - the shortlisting of candidates…
By Graham Copp Last year, when we elected Ed Miliband as our leader, we made an important decision about the kind of party we are. In a crucial intervention as ballot papers went out, Ed said: "I am the candidate who has the strength to say…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Update: Lucy Anderson - Former Ken Livingstone staffer and NPF rep, currently working for the NUT, has joined the race. In just over a month, Labour's NEC will select arguably the most important person in…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk If Ed Miliband could only read five blogposts each day, he'd read these ones... Why aren't we considering a woman? - Progress By Rebecca Simon The Labour party are recruiting a new general secretary. This…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Rumour has it Ed Miliband has returned from his honeymoon. That means it's time for the return of the inbox... Who should Labour's next General Secretary be? - Liberal Conspiracy By Don Paskini Labour is…
By Emma Burnell / @scarletstand There was an important post here this weekend about one of the real uphill battle the Labour Party has to face. It's a problem I have battled with for years. It's a matter of our legitimacy, our ability and…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk If Ed Miliband could only read five blogposts each day, he'd read these ones... Labour party general secretary: some tips for hopeful applicants - Labour Uncut By Peter Watt Last week the party finally…
