Labour Party Conference

Labour Party Conference is taking place in Liverpool from 28^th September – 1^st October

This year’s Labour Party Conference will be a chance to show the country that Labour is offering serious, moderate policies to address the very real problems faced by people every day.

Labour must use this Conference to unite behind Keir Starmer’s leadership and take the fight to Nigel Farage and the hard right, who are determined to talk the country down and divide us.

Labour to Win will be supporting delegates throughout Conference, recommending motions for the Priorities Ballot on Sunday and supporting candidates for CAC and NCC on Monday.

We’ll also be hosting our Annual Rally on Sunday at 5pm in ACC Room 12, and our friends at Labour First will host their Annual Rally on Monday at 6pm at The Bentley.

Progressive Britain will have a full schedule of events at the PB Hub. Find out more here: PB at Labour Party Conference 2025 – Progressive Britain

See our full schedule and voting recommendations below:

Sunday 28th September

Priorities Ballots

Labour to Win are recommending the following 7 motions for the Priorities Ballot.

These motions reflect the priorities of the public and goals of the Government, while not duplicating topic areas likely to be covered by motions submitted by unions and affiliates.

The ballot will be open from 10am – 2pm for delegates to vote in the hall.

Animal Welfare

Conference notes that the previous Conservative government:

Failed to pass the Trophy Hunting Bill that would have stopped selfish hunters who slaughter and display endangered animals’ body parts.
Dropped a Kept Animals Bill that would have ended puppy smuggling, puppy farming and pet theft.

Conference believes that the Labour Party has a proud track record of improving animal welfare in government, from ending the testing of cosmetic products on animals in 1998, to stopping the cruelty of fur farming in 2000, banning fox hunting and bringing in the landmark Animal Welfare Act in 2006.

Conference condemns Reform’s Nigel Farage’s support for fox hunting. Reform cannot be trusted on animal welfare.

Conference urges the Labour Party to build on this legacy to:

End illegal puppy farming and smuggling
Ban trail hunting that allows for illegal hunting of foxes, deer and hares, once and for all
Ban the import of hunting trophies from abroad
Publish a roadmap to end the use of animals – including dogs, minipigs and rabbits – in the scientific testing of products
Ban the importation of heavily pregnant dogs and cats
Ban the sale of animals with cropped ears
Ban the use of snare traps

Cleaning up our Communities

Conference notes:

The appalling Tory record on fly-tipping, leaving our high streets, roads and countryside blighted by heaps of rubbish, while waste criminals have gone unpunished
Reform UK has no plan to tackle fly-tipping and improve our high streets
The surge in fly-tipping in England by more than a third under the Conservatives – to over 3,000 incidents per day
That action to penalise fly-tippers has dropped, with fixed penalty notices to penalise rubbish dumpers falling by 12,000 since 2019

Conference believes that fly-tipping is a major problem which has been ignored – and gone unpunished – for far too long.

Conference welcomes the Labour government’s crackdown to seize and crush fly-tippers vans’ to clean up Britain’s streets.

To further tackle the scourge of waste crime, Conference calls on the Labour Party to:

Use new technology such as drones and mobile CCTV to identify fly-tip vehicles
Introduce legislation so that waste cowboys will face up to five years in prison if caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally
Carry out identity and criminal record checks on operators through the Environment Agency so that rogue waste firms have nowhere to hide

High Streets

Conference welcomes the ambitious steps already taken by the Labour Government to reinvigorate and revitalise high streets up and down the county.

After 14 years of Tory decline, many of our high streets were reduced to ghost towns. The Tories turned their backs on small business, lost control of the economy and presided over record falls in living standards – doing untold damage to communities.

Likewise, Reform UK has no plan to invest in our high streets and their unfunded pledges would lead to the same chaos as the Conservatives with higher interest rates, rocketing mortgages and bills.

Labour is turning the tide on Tory neglect with a new Plan for Neighbourhoods and granting Councils new powers to transform long-term empty shops through a ‘right to rent’ for business and community groups.

Conference welcomes the establishment of a new local growth fund for mayoral city regions in the North and Midlands in the Spending Review and the government’s investment in up to 350 deprived communities across the UK.

Conference commends the government for working in partnership with USDAW on ending the Tory’s 10 year abandonment of our high street shops and shop workers.

Conference also welcomes the measures taken to reform and cut business rates to help level the playing field for small businesses; and tackle antisocial behaviour through the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

Conference calls on the Labour Government to re-double its commitment to strengthening high streets and town centres all across the country.

NHS Dentistry

Conference notes:

14 years of underinvestment and failure to reform NHS dentistry under the Conservatives, letting down patients and NHS staff alike
The wasteful New Patient Premium scheme the Tories brought in, which had no impact and wasted £88 million
13 million people in England have an unmet need for dentistry as a result of this decade of failure, and are stuck waiting in pain – some unable to get an appointment at all

Conference further notes that Reform UK have no plan to improve NHS dentistry, and want to make people pay thousands for other areas of NHS treatment.

Conference believes that only Labour can be trusted to rebuild NHS dentistry and make it fit for the future.

Conference calls on the Labour Party to:

Deliver on its manifesto commitment to roll out 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments across the country
Launch a supervised toothbrushing scheme for 3 to 5 year olds to prevent tooth decay, focusing on the most deprived areas
Reform the NHS dental contract to make NHS work more appealing to dentists – including a Golden Hello scheme – and increase capacity for more patients

Skills

Conference notes that apprenticeship starts collapsed on the Tories’ watch. 14 years of failure to tackle skills shortages has left businesses crying out for change, with young people taking the biggest hit.

Conference further notes Reform UK has no plan to improve the skills and life chance of young people, and would instead send interest rates, mortgages and bills rocketing.

Conference welcomes the first set of apprenticeship statistics under the new Labour government which show an increase in starts, participation and achievement compared to the same period under the Tories. Conference also welcomes the progression of the IfATE Bill in Parliament to establish Skills England, and confirmation that the Labour government will replace the Conservatives’ broken apprenticeships levy with a reformed Growth and Skills Levy.

Conference calls on Labour to go further and faster to reform apprenticeships to drive growth and unlock opportunity by:

Developing new foundation apprenticeships to offer pre-apprenticeship training, giving young people a foot on the ladder
Creating a Youth Guarantee to get young people either earning or learning
Creating shorter apprenticeships to increase flexibility for businesses and fast-track the skills we need
Slashing red tape to ensure apprenticeship providers can focus their time on training the workforce of the future rather than on unnecessary admin
Modernising the apprenticeship journey through a new Apprenticeship app, a one-stop shop for tools and support
Creating new apprenticeship standards in the sectors we need to boost to fulfil the government’s missions, like apprenticeships in the green sector

Violence Against Women and Girls, Misogyny, and Domestic Abuse

The scale of the violence against women and girls is stark: 1.1 million people experiencing sexual assault in the past 12 months, 2.2 million people experiencing domestic abuse, and 1.5 million people experiencing stalking.

Conference welcomes the decisive action this Labour government has taken to protect victims, such as introducing Raneem’s Law with domestic abuse specialists embedded in the first 999 control rooms across the country, stronger protections for victims of stalking and new investment in specialist support services.

Conference notes Reform UK has no plan to tackle the epidemic of violence against women and girls and condemns their unfunded pledges that would lead to the same chaos as the Conservatives with higher interest rates, rocketing mortgages and bills

Conference calls on the Labour Party to:

Implement the Crime & Policing Bill to provide a stronger, specialist response to violence against women and girls.

Ensure the police have the capability to respond robustly to domestic abuse, rape and other sexual offences.

Appoint legal advocates to provide free legal advice and support to rape survivors across England and Wales.

Implement the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill to deliver on Labour’s commitment to create a justice system that puts the needs of victims first.

Ensure that the sentencing for crimes against women and girls is fit for purpose

Water

Conference notes:

Record levels of illegal sewage dumping in our rivers, lakes and seas inherited by the Labour government after 14 years of Tory failure
That despite this, only three people in the water sector have ever been prosecuted for environmental related crimes since privatisation
The Conservatives failed to invest in broken infrastructure and let consumer money be spent irresponsibly on bonuses and shareholder payouts
The Conservatives also cut the Environment Agency (EA) budget by half since 2010, enabled by the Lib Dems while in coalition – leaving the EA powerless to crack down on polluting water companies
That Reform didn’t mention sewage even once in their manifesto
That it is only with a Labour government in Westminster that action on sewage can be delivered.

Conference welcomes the record £104m fine issued to Thames Water for environmental breaches and the groundbreaking new Water (Special Measures) Act which will force water bosses to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.

Conference calls on the Labour Party to enforce this Act to:

Bring criminal charges against persistent lawbreakers – including prison terms for water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills
Stop companies profiting from failure and ban the payment of bonuses to executives of water companies if they fail to meet high standards to protect the environment, their consumers, and their company’s finances
Introduce severe and automatic fines for offences
Ensure independent monitoring of every outlet to create transparency around emergency sewage overflows to hold water companies to account

Labour to Win Rally, 5-6pm

Labour to Win are hosting our annual Conference Rally on Sunday in ACC Room 12 from 5-6pm.

We’ll be joined by a range of speakers from the Government, Scotland, Wales, Local Government and the NEC, including the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. You can see the full list of speakers below:

Monday 29th September

Internal Elections - CAC and NCC

Ballots for both the Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC) and National Constitutional Committee (NCC) are taking place on the Monday this year.

The ballot will be open from 9am – 4pm for delegates to vote in the hall.

Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC)

Alan Olive

I am seeking your support to become a member of the Conference Arrangements Committee.

Conference is the pinnacle of our policy making process and establishes the direction of our party. And so it should remain.

Conference is also an opportunity for members to become equipped to better represent our party; meet together and demonstrate to the wider public the practical and positive effects of Labour in power.

I joined the party following our defeat in 1983. I have spent my time focussed on campaigning to get Labour into power, not opposition. I was an active member of Kingston, Twickenham and Sutton & Cheam CLPs, variously volunteering as agent, campaign coordinator, fundraiser and conference delegate.

I joined the party’s employ as an Organiser in 1993, moving to the Elections Unit for the 1997 General Election and then to the regions; as Deputy Regional Director in the East Midlands and Regional Director in the East of England and London. I stopped working for the party following the 2015 General Election but continued active involvement, most recently as Agent/Campaign Coordinator in my home constituency, Hemel Hempstead – a Labour gain in ‘24!

Having attended Labour conferences as a delegate and member of staff, I know how conference works. I want to use that experience to help delegates and the party get the most out of conference.

I am pleased to have the support of Labour First, Labour to Win and mainstream LP members across our membership. I am a GMB member.

If you support me, please also support Alice Perry.

Thank you.

Alice Perry

Now, more than ever, it’s vital to demonstrate how Labour delivers for the communities we represent.

The Labour Party Conference proves to voters the tangible, positive impact of voting Labour.

If elected to the CAC, I will:

Highlight Labour’s achievements: Ensure the conference showcases the best of Labour and the transformative difference we make in government.
Champion inclusivity: Ensure conference is inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Engage with voters: Focus on voter needs and concerns.

My experience:

Chair of the NEC (2021-2022), Vice Chair (2020-2021)
National Executive Committee and Equalities Committee member (2014-2022)
Councillor (2011-2022)
CLP representative on the National Policy Forum (2012-2014)
CLP representative on the CAC (since 2024)

Visibility matters. On the NEC, I championed initiatives to:

Promote diversity: Ensure speakers and panels are diverse, reflecting our communities.
Enhance participation: Increase CLP involvement in debates, fostering a more inclusive environment.

As a member of the CAC, I actively listened to feedback and worked tirelessly to improve the delegates’ conference experience.

I will continue to transparently report back on CAC meetings, just as I did with NEC meetings.

National Constitutional Committee (NCC)

Adam Langleben

My Labour Party journey spans nearly twenty years of almost continual membership, reflecting my commitment to its values. I’ve also been a long-standing member of the GMB Union and previously served as the National Secretary and Executive Committee Member of the Jewish Labour Movement for nine years.

My practical experience includes serving as a Councillor and Shadow Cabinet member in the London Borough of Barnet from 2014 to 2018, providing me with valuable insights into local government from opposition. I’ve actively participated in Harrow East, Hendon, and Chipping Barnet CLPs, having served on ECs and been a regular campaigner. My involvement in numerous local government selection panels has also equipped me with a strong understanding of candidate assessment.

My familiarity with Labour’s disciplinary procedures is significant, particularly from my involvement with the JLM team that initiated the EHRC investigation into the party. I believe that Labour Party membership is a privilege, not a right, and that every member, from canvasser to MP, acts as an ambassador for our party and its values. The NCC has a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of these values by upholding the highest standards. I believe my experience positions me to contribute effectively to the NCC’s vital work. I also ask for your support for Lucy Naylor and Hajira Piranie.

Lucy Naylor

SW REC Vice-chair February 25 –

SW REC CLP Rep November 2021 –

Somerset LGC Chair August 2022 –

CLP Secretary 2021-2025

I am an active member of the Labour Party in the South West. In my REC role I regularly sit on panels for selections, appeals and other key decisions.

I am a committee member for Labour Friends of the Forces, a less active than I would like to be Fabian and a JLM ally member. I am a member of Community Union and in the dim distant past a NALGO steward. I was also a Parish Councillor for 3 years.

I am a proud Co-operator and serve on the Co-operative Party’s NEC for the Southern region.

I sit on various voluntary boards with a governance and oversight role. Professionally I worked in Local Government with HR training, sitting on a variety of levels of disciplinary panels, also working on Ombudsman cases and reviewing complex casework.

I have a commitment to fairness and a detailed and thorough approach to my duties. I believe that this, alongside my political and outside world experience, will make me an effective NCC member.

Please also support Adam Langleben and Hajira Piranie.

Hajira Piranie

I am honoured to seek your nomination for the Labour Party’s National Constitutional Committee (NCC). With a deep commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability, I am dedicated to upholding the integrity of our party’s democratic processes.

As a longstanding Labour Party member of over a decade, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and a current member of the East Midlands Regional Board, I have consistently worked to champion our party’s values. My experience as a trade union organiser, representing public sector workers and negotiating for fair pay and conditions, has reinforced my dedication to justice and equality—principles that I will steadfastly uphold in the NCC.

Academically, I hold a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Global Ethics and am currently furthering my expertise through the study of Employment Law. This legal foundation equips me with the knowledge and integrity required to ensure that disciplinary processes are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with our party’s rules.

If elected, I will prioritise the delivery of justice for all members, ensuring that cases are handled with the highest standards of professionalism, impartiality, and timeliness. I believe in fostering a culture of accountability while safeguarding the rights of all party members.

I would be grateful for your support and nomination. Together, we can strengthen our party’s commitment to fairness and uphold the values that unite us.

Labour First Rally, 6-7pm

Our friends at Labour First are hosting their annual Conference Rally on Monday at The Bentley, 50 Brunswick St, L2 0PL from 6-7pm.

Speakers include Housing & Local Government Secretary Steve Reed, Science, Tech & Innovation Secretary Peter Kyle and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. You can see the full list of speakers below: