Local Labour parties must win back right to pick local candidates, says NEC member
A prominent official on Labour’s ruling body has called on the party to return to open selections for…
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Picking candidates for the next general election — Alice Perry’s latest NEC report
Reflecting on the general election The full national executive committee (NEC) met for the first time since 8 June.…
Alice Perry: How Labour Party women’s forums can encourage the next generation of female activists
The 2017 general election sees the highest number of female candidates contesting parliamentary seats. This is an important…
What happened in the crunch manifesto meeting – Alice Perry’s latest NEC report
The Labour Party general election manifesto is agreed at a special session, known as the Clause V meeting.…
Poll shows public backing for Corbyn’s manifesto policies – but not for him as PM
The Labour policies contained in its leaked manifesto command strong support from voters even as they express their…
Swift selection battle kicks off for Walton as Rotheram confirms he will quit as MP
Steve Rotheram sparked a fresh selection battle tonight when he confirmed he would step down as an MP…
Woodcock confirmed as Labour candidate as Corbynistas fail in deselection bid
John Woodcock will fight again for his Cumbria seat under a Labour banner after the failure of a…
Young people must hit the Tories where it hurts – in the ballot box, writes NEC rep
It is shocking – but not unexpected – that the Tories have been targeting the poorest students most with…
Luke Akehurst: Forget the progressive alliance – we need to win votes from the 55 per cent who back the Tories or UKIP
I’m bemused by the call by Clive Lewis and Jon Cruddas for Labour to stand down and give…
Former Labour official Ellie Reeves selected for safe seat in London
Former NEC member Ellie Reeves has been selected as the Labour candidate in Lewisham West and Penge. The…
