Deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague and great comrade, Cllr Pat Karney. He will be greatly missed by so many across Manchester.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.
Rest in peace, Pat. 💔
Honoured to be recognised by Andy Burnham for my eight years serving on Labour’s NEC and representing our grassroots members nationally.
Now taking time to recover, focus on my wellbeing and recharge ❤️🩹
Grateful to everyone who supported and trusted me throughout this journey🌹
A new National Care Service. Greater public control of water, energy, and housing. A National Commission on Electoral Reform. Strengthening our relationship with Europe. Reforming the education and welfare system.
Today I set out a different path for Britain.
You may disagree with some or all of what I have said today. But I have given you what you often say is missing from politics.
Honesty, ideas and a clear direction for the country we all love.
If you agree with enough of what I have said, get behind this plan. And get behind each other.
It's time to draw a line.
To move beyond a decade of drift and division.
To bring a spirit of unity and positivity back to our country.
To unlock the working-class aspiration that is still there in every postcode.
To hope again.
🚨THERE'S ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO VOTE IN THE LABOUR NEC ELECTIONS🚨
For an NEC which puts members and party democracy at its core, vote for @JessicaLBarnard,
@Yasmine_Dar and myself BEFORE ballots close.
Find the preference order for your region here: https://t.co/YLOMfPv1Zs
Labour’s history is rooted in socialism and democracy.
A vote for @JessicaLBarnard, @gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar as CLP reps is a vote for Labour to return to its roots as a members-led movement.
Still not voted in Labour's NEC elections? Don't miss out.
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Haven’t voted in the Labour NEC elections yet? Now is the time to get them in!
If you want a democratic party delivering transformative change, then we need voices standing up for these principles at every level.
Please vote to re-elect myself, @Yasmine_Dar and @gembolton
What a great selfie with the Prime Minister Andy Burnham and our new GM Mayor, Bev Craig! A fantastic moment and a proud day for Greater Manchester. 🙌🏼
I’m urging party members to vote in the NEC elections for Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar because they have served as principled , serious & hard working, constructive voices of the Left.
Vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard@gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar to Labour’s NEC.
We need CLP representatives on Labour's NEC who will champion real Labour values and stand up for member democracy and due process.
That’s why I urge members to vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard, @gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar to the NEC.
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🚨 Ballots are live for NEC elections.
Labour was founded by trade unions with democratic values.
Jess, Gemma and Yasmine will fight for these values.
Voting order preference is important, so we’ve made a tool to give your vote maximum impact:
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Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar have always represented Labour members interests and been a positive voice for the left.
Vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard@gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar to Labour’s NEC.
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The Centre-Left Grassroots Alliance is supporting Gemma, Yasmin and Jess for re-election to the UK NEC. Ballots drop today.
The election is STV. If you live in Scotland please rank:
1. Gemma Bolton
2. Yasmin Dar
3. Jess Barnard
Let’s Reset the Labour Party
Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar all have a track record of standing up for real Labour values and the democratic rights of ordinary Labour members.
That’s why I urge members to vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard@gembolton
and @Yasmine_Dar to Labour’s NEC.
I’m urging Labour Party members to vote for Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar in the NEC elections.
They have been principled, hardworking and constructive voices, consistently standing up for our members, our movement and the values that brought so many of us into politics.
Please vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard, @gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar to Labour’s NEC.
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If you want an NEC that acts democratically and will work with the new Labour government for a fundamental change in direction, please vote for myself, @JessicaLBarnard and @Yasmine_Dar - And also candidates that have endorsed the ‘reset labour’ statement.
Labour Member? Check your inbox for your NEC ballot!
Yasmine is standing for re-election as a CLP rep and will continue to stand up for a democratic Labour Party that empowers its members. 🌹
Use our postcode tool to rank candidates by preference:
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For Labour’s NEC elections, I backed @JessicaLBarnard, @gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar from the CLGA slate with my top preferences, followed by @JOwusuNepaul , @catarnold_ and Kerry Postlewhite of Mainstream with my next preferences.
They are candidates who take party democracy seriously, which is exactly what we need on our party's governing body. I'd encourage other Labour members to vote for them too.