Labour to Win candidates for 2024 internal elections
NEC (National executive committee)
luke akehurst, johanna baxter, angela davies, abdi duale, anu prashar, Gurinder singh josan, jane thomas, mary wimbury
Luke Akehurst (A113881)
I was elected to the NEC in 2020 and 2022 having previously served 2010-2012. I voted for Keir Starmer in the leadership election and I have been working on the NEC to make his leadership a success; to reunite and rebuild a divided and demoralised Labour Party after four consecutive General Election defeats; and to get Labour into fighting shape for the General Election.
A Labour activist for 36 years, I am passionate about tackling poverty and inequality. As a parent and disabled cancer survivor I will fight to defend our NHS and schools from Tory cuts.
Support the closest possible links with Europe. Want zero tolerance of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism. Strong record of fairness and defending democracy in taking decisions, openness and accountability in reporting back to members.
Extensive campaigning experience: Borough Campaign Manager in four Hackney elections increasing Labour seats from 29 to 50; parliamentary candidate Aldershot and Castle Point; full-time Organiser in Camden.
Councillor 2002-2014, trade unionist (Unite) 31 years. Member of Co-op Party and Fabians.
With over three decades experience of campaigning, on the NEC my absolute focus is on Labour winning elections.
Johanna Baxter (A914587)
We have a historic opportunity to kick the Tories out of Westminster and change people’s lives for the better. It’s why I’ve been on the doors day in day out campaigning for a Labour victory and why I put myself forward to fight what is likely to be one of the most marginal constituencies in Scotland.
I’m a Labour member and campaigner of 28 years, a previous CLP Chair, CLP Secretary and a CLP rep on the Scottish Executive.
As Chair of our NEC 2022/23 I worked tirelessly with colleagues across our movement to change our Party and make sure we are match fit for the election.
As Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland I represented 90,000 workers – I know the reality of fighting for our values on the frontline and my track record is one of delivery.
I’m committed to engaging with members and retain the record for visiting the most CLPs to provide reports of our work. I’ve never shied away from speaking truth to power and will work with everyone across our broad church to put Labour back in power.
Please also consider Akehurst, Davies, Duale, Prashar, Singh Josan, Thomas & Wimbury.
Angela Davies (L1191960)
I believe passionately in our party values – equality, community, tolerance, solidarity and a socially just society. I want to continue putting my Labour values into action and serve people in our communities as well as our party.
For the last 30 years, I am proud to have worked in the substance misuse and mental health field in our precious NHS. I am passionate about tackling inequality in all its forms.
As a councillor on Wirral Borough Council and as Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, I understand the challenges our communities and public services face. I really enjoy being a community champion, avid campaigner and activist, and have the experience, energy, knowledge and skills that are required to serve on the National Executive Committee.
I am on the North West Regional Executive Committee, as well as CLP Treasurer, and Campaign Coordinator for our Borough Campaign Group. I also serve as a school governor, and as a board member for our local Youth Zone and a men’s mental health charity.
I am a member of Managers in Partnership (part of UNISON) and Christians on the Left.
Abdi Duale (L1396053)
Abdi Duale was first elected to the NEC in 2022, becoming the first ever black man elected to the party’s National Executive. Since then Abdi has served on the party’s audit and risk committee, vice chair of NEC Equalities Subcommittee, and chaired dozens of selection panels.
A seasoned party activist, Abdi was a party organiser in Ealing during the 2017 General Election, and Canterbury in 2019. He is also a member of GMB Union London Executive and former National Campaigns Officer for LGBT+ Labour.
Anu Prashar (L1207708)
I’m Anu Prashar, equality campaigner, trade unionist and hardworking Labour activist. We’ve changed our party and I will make sure that change continues. But our mission isn’t just about winning elections, it’s about reshaping our country for the better.
I’ll keep our focus razor-sharp on creating green jobs and rebuilding public services. Growing up on a council estate in an immigrant family, my dad, a ‘postie’ and my mum, a factory worker, I saw how Labour in power can transform lives.
As CLP Chair and LCF Secretary, I’m committed to providing the right local support so every member can contribute to our mission.
From day one in my first job I joined the union, and I’ve fought tooth and nail for workers rights as a vocal activist in UNISON. I will protect the trade union link, the backbone of our movement.
I’m BAME officer of LGBT+ Labour and Chair of UNISON’s regional LGBT+ committee. As an Asian lesbian I’ve spent my life battling for equality and I will bring the same determination to rooting out discrimination in our party and creating opportunity for all.
Gurinder Singh Josan (A635225)
Jane Thomas (A784581)
This is a general election year and a chance to finally end 14 disastrous years of Tory government. We simply can’t afford any more of this, certainly not my children, my friends and my community.
It’s why I’ve been out on the doorstep day in, day out in Sheffield and across the UK and will continue to do so throughout this year and the next. It’s why I’m a member of Yorkshire and Humber regional Board. Why I’m delighted to be Co Director of Labour to Win. Why I led the successful selection and election of Labour’s first mayor in South Yorkshire.
I was formerly Head of the England Team at Friends of the Earth. I remain committed to the green agenda, to devolution and to closer ties with Europe.
We need to focus. This is not the time to be riven with internal battles. The next few years won’t be easy. It’s vital we focus on the main prize of a second [and third] term; winning in our devolved nations; having Labour mayors in place; and crucially strong Labour councils up and down the country.
Mary Wimbury (A555105)
Labour’s focus must be on getting into Government to tackle the cost of living crisis and climate change, alongside rebuilding public services.We also need NEC reps who will constructively challenge on behalf of ordinary members.
To win power in Westminster we need to take back and hold the rural and coastal seats and small towns we held 20 years ago. Such areas are under-represented at Labour’s top table. I’m a Constituency Secretary in North Wales but joined the party as a teenager in Kent and have been an officer and an activist in Yorkshire and London. I understand how the party works - warts and all. I’m a former parliamentary candidate, General Election Agent, Local Campaign Committee Chair, CLP Chair and Women’s Officer. I’m on the NEC of our sister party, the Co-op Party, trustee of a national education charity and my day job is running a social care organisation. I’m a member of Community Union and the GMB. I know what’s needed for good governance and if elected I’d uphold high standards, be accessible to members and report back regularly.
treasurer
Mike Payne (A235312)
Friends
It was a huge honour to have been elected as your Party Treasurer in 2022, and as I reach the end of my first term, I ask for your continued support, and for your CLPs nomination.
As the General Election, gets closer, I remain committed to ensuring that the Party is financially resilient and sustainable, whilst also providing CLPs with the resources needed to win. More organisers, training for candidates & activists, and strong finances will help make us General Election Ready.
As a lifelong Trade Unionist, I have dedicated my whole career to serving this great Movement, as a Senior GMB Officer, Chair of the affiliated Unions in Wales, as a Councillor, & as Chair of the Welsh Executive Committee.
I understand the importance of providing a strong voice for our membership, at the highest level within our Party.
I have always fought for the values that the Trade Union & Labour Movement holds dear, Equality, Fairness, Social Justice, and an end to discrimination, and War.
If elected I will continue to give voice to the genuine concerns of members within our great Party.
Please support me as your Labour Party Treasurer.
Yours in Comradeship & Solidarity
bame rep
Carol Sewell (L0121663)
For the past four years, I’ve been proud to represent Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Members on our NEC. I’m standing to be your voice once again.
I’m proud that as your representative on the NEC:
• I’ve fought for – and won – changes to our party’s positions through the National Policy Forum, including on implementing the Windrush Lessons Learned Review, stopping the misuse of “stop and search” and ensuring the next Labour government will introduce changes that drive up BAME representation in Parliament.
• I’ve secured new codes of conduct on Afrophobia and Anti-Black Racism and Islamophobia.
• I worked to reintroduce the Bernie Grant Leadership Programme.
If re-elected, I will fight for:
• Greater representation in Parliament, following through on our commitment to changing the law to allow All Black Shortlists – making sure our party reflects the diversity of our party and the communities we seek to serve. We must ensure greater representation for those – like Black men – who are far too often under-represented in our party.
• More Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic voices in Local Government – especially at a senior level.
Re-elect Carol Sewell – I will continue to fight your corner on our NEC.
youth rep
Elsie Greenwood (L1243506)
I am standing to be re-elected as your youth representative on a strong record and with a plan for the term ahead.
My record:
– I have been accessible and accordingly always advocate in the interest of young members.
– At the NPF I submitted motions on climate change, housing, LGBT+ rights and voter-ID.
– I supported changes to make our party outward facing and ready for government.
– I worked with trade unions, ensuring the voices of young trade unionists were heard
– I repeatedly raised issues of sexual harassment and the need to safeguard young members.
– I am a campaigner. I am not afraid to do the hard work. I attended numerous by-elections and regularly go out doorknocking
My plan:
This is simple – continue building a party fit for power. Ensure our party is ready to fight and win the next election.
I will continue to advocate for young members and if we are lucky enough to form the next government, I will ensure we have young people’s interests at the heart of all we do.
Nominate, and vote for Elsie Greenwood for a reliable and driven campaigner on Labour’s NEC
local government reps
Local government reps are nominated by Council Labour Groups, not by CLPs.
Tudor Evans (A128380)
Nesil Caliskan (L0077801)
NCC (National Constitutional Committee)
andy furlong, Brahmpreet Kaur, sioned-Mair Richards, arooj shah
Andy Furlong (A511333)
Rules-based institutions are crucial for fostering stability, fairness and social progress. The Labour Party is no exception.
Our rules and constitution provide a framework for consistent decision-making, ensuring accountability, and preventing arbitrary power. Inevitably, these rules will sometimes be challenged and tested, hence the importance of our National Constitutional Committee (NCC).
I seek election based on 40 years of continuous, active party membership. I have served at every level, including Branch, Constituency, Regional Executive and National Policy Forum. I have been elected councillor and a parliamentary candidate.
I have extensive experience of selection panels, local government appeals, and disciplinary investigations. I have been the appointed NEC representative for several parliamentary selections, always acting fairly and impartially as per the rulebook.
As a professional scientist with senior leadership experience in manufacturing and the voluntary sector, I firmly believe in evidence-based decision-making. This, coupled with my deep commitment to fairness, equality, justice, and the principles of democratic socialism, provides a strong match with the qualities and competencies required of a member of the NCC.
I am a member of Swansea West CLP, GMB, Co-op Party, Fabians, Scientists for Labour and Labour Business.
Please also nominate Brahampreet Kaur, Sionedd-Mair Richards and Arooj Shah.
Brahmpreet Kaur (L1938735)
As a 23-year-old, Indian female, coming from a working-class background there have been many challenges growing up. Whether that be my parents working day and night to make a living or escaping educational challenges. To even being told I wouldn’t make it to university.
All odds are against individuals like me, but I graduated in Religion, Politics and Society from King’s College London and am currently working in national security.
I strongly believe that it is my responsibility to ensure that individuals are not held back in society often due to the unfair circumstances around them. I understand and will continue to represent the values of the Labour Party which are fundamental to ensuring everyone has a fair chance.
I will bring objectively and fairness and a commitment to upholding Labour’s rules and high standards of behaviour to hearing cases as an NCC member.
Achievements:
KCL BAME OFFICER
Leicester Young Labour BAME Officer
Leicester Young Labour co- Chair
Future Candidates Programme graduate
Sioned-Mair Richards (A558860)
I joined the Labour Party in the early 90s to see a fairer Britain. I knew only Labour had the values to make this happen. There was Tory sleaze at the time, there is Tory sleaze now. And it has gotten worse. Cronyism, the special COVID contracts. They stink. The Tories say “Oh they’re all the same”. We need to show we’re not; that integrity and transparency are our watch words.
As a Sheffield City Councillor I was Group Chief Whip. I chaired the Audit & Standards Committee for three years and also that of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority. In these roles I led complex enquiries into complaints made about both councillors and officers’ sorted them out.
Discipline in the Party has to be fair and seen to be fair. It also needs to be undertaken in a timely manner. We cannot have people hanging around waiting for their case to be dealt with. I want to bring my experience and commitment to push to make this happen.
Please nominate and vote for me in the CLP section of the NCC and also nominate and vote for Andy Furlong, Brahmpreet Kaur and Arooj Shah.
Arooj Shah (L0042486)
I am currently in my second year as Chair of the National Constitution Committee. I’m also the Leader of Oldham Council, and previously served as a Commissioner on Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future.
As we approach a General Election this year, it is so important that the Labour Party is ready to govern, and it's crucial that our rules are followed by our members and that any issues are dealt with robustly and fairly. I believe my record as NCC Chair shows my willingness to do this and to help create a Labour movement we can all be proud of and one that the public trusts to be Britain’s Future.
Please also nominate :
Richards
Gulati
Furlong
NPF (national policy forum)
East midlands
kelly duddridge, neghat nawaz khan, rory palmer, ruby simpson (youth)
Kelly Duddridge (L1801850)
I am looking to join the NPF to play my part in shaping Labour policy to build up to & secure a second term. We will need 10 years to resuscitate our public services.
Attending several conferences as CLP delegate gave me a thirst for the finer details of policy development & I want to help bring change that improves the lives of many who are struggling.
I am committed to seeing Labour win this coming election because far too much hope and necessity for change depend on us ending 14 years of Tory misery.
Being at the raw end of Tory austerity, I believe voices like mine are beneficial to making sure that those on low incomes, or none, are remembered, represented, & respected in our policy-making while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
As a council estate mother of 4, I see how Tory priorities have negatively affected the experiences & prospects of our children. As a councillor, I see how they’ve decimated community services.
Time to stop surviving & start thriving!
We need to be sensible, focused & strong to face the tough challenges ahead. We need to get Britain’s future back.
Please also support Neghat Khan, Nathan Oswin, Rory Palmer & Ruby Simpson (Youth place)
Neghat Nawaz Khan (L0101522)
My name is Neghat Khan and for the past 10 years I’ve been a Nottingham City Councillor. I’m a member of GMB and Co-op union and it’s been an honour to be your NPF rep for the past two years, part of the Safe and Secure Communities Policy commission.
I stood on a platform of engaging with you, listening to your views, and delivering them at the heart of Labour’s policy making. I’ve spent two years making this a reality, delivering a manifesto we all can be proud off.
Local government has been under attack by this callous Tory government. Budgets have been slashed, services dismantled, and one in five councils say they will be insolvent by next year. Our next manifesto will need to secure and improve services delivered by our local authorities.
I want to work with you to reach out to voters across the region, engaging around policy issues that matter to them. I’m confident that together, we can deliver a labour victory and Keir Starmer as our next Prime Minister. I would also encourage you to support Kelly Duddridge, Nathan Oswin, Rory Palmer and Ruby Simpson (Youth Rep).
Nathan Oswin (L0117251)
If we’re to make the most of the possibility to serve in Government we need to harness our members' knowledge and experience to create policy.
For 2 years I’ve worked with members to do just that, putting forward motions on our NHS, Europe, Justice, Energy and Equalities.
I’m asking you to vote for me to continue to fight for you, your priorities and to ensure Labour delivers a better future for our East Midlands.
Austerity has ravaged our country, decimating our public services and seen inequality grow. I’ve been fighting against this for over a decade, campaigning with those bereaved by Covid, as a Trustee for Hillsborough Law and now fighting for working people with the TUC at the Covid Inquiry.
The East Midlands has always been bottom of the list when it comes to investment, to really change things round here, Labour will need to recognise this cannot keep being the case. That’s what I’ll be making the case on.
We need pragmatic but ambitious plans, grounded in our members’ lived experiences to really make change happen. That’s how you rebuild Britain and the East Midlands.
Please also support Neghat Khan, Kelly Duddridge, Rory Palmer & Ruby Simpson (Youth place)
Rory Palmer (L0001989)
Over these past two years the National Policy Forum has finalised a policy platform that will renew our country and build a better future; a policy programme that is ambitious and deliverable, showing that Labour is ready to govern again.
With over ten years experience as a National Policy Forum rep (as a regional rep & as a Member of the European Parliament) I have ensured the views of East Midlands’ members, CLPs, trade unions & affiliates have been heard through our policy-making process and reflected in the final year policy document agreed at last year’s Conference.
Working with trade union colleagues, I’ve helped secure a commitment to the Dying to Work campaign in our policy platform; a campaign that seeks to strengthen employment rights for workers with a terminal illness and which started here in the East Midlands. In previous NPF cycles I worked on key policies including the Living Wage, social housing, legal aid, climate policy and local control of bus services.
Please consider supporting me: I bring significant experience, a commitment to ensuring the National Policy Forum’s work is accessible to members and a track record representing East Midlands members.
There can be no complacency as the General Election approaches. Winning elections is how we change lives. I want to work with party members across our region to shape policy to win a Labour Government and to keep Labour in Government.
I would also encourage you to support Kelly Duddridge, Neghat Khan, Nathan Oswin & Ruby Simpson (youth place).
Ruby Simpson (Youth Rep) (L1920820)
We need the next Labour government to be brave and bold, delivering the changes that are desperately needed after years of Tory neglect.
The Tory policy of levelling up has failed our generation. Whether you live in a city or a rural town like me, there are so many challenges that we face. Only a Labour Government can offer us the solutions, but they need to hear our views and priorities.
As an activist in our Party, I know the passion and drive us young members have for building a better future and I want to bring that to the National Policy Forum. I am both a grassroots activist and national advocate, as Vice Chair of both my CLP and the Co-operative Party’s National Youth Committee. I have connected members across our movement, and I will bring this to my work on the NPF. I will listen and act because all of our voices deserve to be heard.
If you want someone who will stand up for you and make sure the next Labour Government delivers the future we deserve, vote for Ruby Simpson.
I would also encourage you to support Kelly Duddridge, Neghat Khan, Nathan Oswin and Rory Palmer.
Eastern
louise chinnery, adam fox, richard howitt, alex mayer, sam carling (youth)
Louise Chinnery (L0077791)
I have been a Labour Party activist all my life and am the Chair of Mid Bedfordshire CLP. I was proud to play my part in our historic by-election victory and to see the big difference our Labour MP is already making to our community.
As a UNISON National Officer, I campaign on behalf of tens of thousands of support staff in the NHS who, under difficult circumstances, keep the NHS running every day. I have seen first-hand the impact of Tory neglect and the cost-of-living crisis. If elected I will endeavour to help shape Labour Party policy to ensure the NHS is put back on its feet and public services are fit for the future.
Labour’s new deal for working people will be the most radical reform of worker’s rights in a generation. It will be transformative and provide workers with the meaningful rights and protections they deserve.
As the parent of a SEND child, my family have experienced the brunt of austerity. I will engage through the NPF to ensure that parents and kids with special educational needs have a voice in much-needed reform of the current system.
Please also nominate Richard Howitt, Alex Mayer and Adam Fox.
Adam Fox (L0093669)
I have been a Labour Party member for 20 years and in that time I have been a Labour Councillor and Labour Group Leader in local government. I’m a proud trade unionist. In my local party I have held various roles including CLP Secretary and CLP Chair.
As a local councillor I put Labour Party policy into practice - building new council houses, tackling the climate emergency and supporting our local high street. I want to help further develop policies like these so that we transform the lives of ordinary people after 14 years of Tory disaster. We need to develop policy not just for the first year of a Labour government but for the next decade and more so that we can rebuild our country.
I promise to engage with members and ensure that over the coming years Labour continues to develop policies that support ordinary working people across our region. I have campaigned across the region and I will make myself available to Labour members in the East so that I represent your views on the National Policy Forum and ensure that members’ voices are heard.
Richard Howitt (A348385)
As Deputy Leader of the Labour Group in the Joint Administration running Cambridgeshire County Council and former Labour Member of the European Parliament for the East of England (1994-2016), I am deeply committed to representing our region and its needs within the Labour Party.
I pride myself on my relationships with local activists across the region and our joint mission to return Labour to Government, to bring the changes which the people we represent need most.
As a councillor, I will champion local democracy. As an internationalist, I will pursue solidarity. As a trade unionist, I will support workers’ rights. As someone who grew up in poverty, I will always back public services and equalities.
As a member of the NPF’s Britain in the World Policy Commission, I seek to contribute to peace and conflict-resolution in the world.
As a longstanding NPF member, I hope I can combine my commitment to consulting local CLPs, with an ability to genuinely influence Shadow Ministers and their teams.
Our challenge is to sustain support for Labour in the run-up to the General Election – and we all fervently hope, in Government. The road to Westminster runs through the Eastern region!
Alex Mayer (A975337)
Winning is tantalisingly close.
For 14 long years we have been held back by mean-spirited and incompetent Tories.
We desperately need a Labour Government to make our part of the world the best it can be. To achieve that we must win back seats across our region. That needs a brilliant Labour manifesto that reflects the concerns of residents where we live and draws on the expertise of you - our members.
If re-elected to the National Policy Forum I'll work with you to develop a strong regional policy. Our policy-making should be outward looking, where we seek ideas and expertise from a huge range of people, and where there is space for robust debate. You need and deserve more involvement. At every stage I’ll fight for the process to be transparent and accessible to CLP members.
I've been a Labour and trade union activist for 25 years, campaigning in every CLP across our brilliant region. I'm experienced at policy making and proudly served as your MEP.
I’ve never minded speaking truth to power and I promise that on the NPF I will always stand up for CLP voices, not the ‘Westminster bubble’.
Let’s get Britain's future back. Let’s win.
Sam Carling (Youth Rep) (L1920596)
We need strong representation for the Eastern Region to ensure that our policies are targeted to address the unique issues we face, as well as providing an ambitious national alternative to this horrific Tory government that we can deliver on if elected. I have the skills and experience to provide that representation, and I’ll do so while maximising involvement from members across our region.
Using my experience as a researcher working in biological science, I’ll champion the need for a Labour government to support research and development, driving economic growth and promoting innovation while creating new industries and jobs.
As a councillor and cabinet member within my council, I have a strong awareness of the immense financial pressures currently facing local government, and the cuts being made to frontline services nationally as a result. I’ll argue for better funding of local government to reverse this decline and allow councils to work hand in hand with a Labour government to realise our national vision. And as a firm supporter of the trade union movement (and proud GMB member), I’ll back policies which progress workers’ rights across all sectors.
london
rezina chowdhury, sara conway, bora kwon, abdi mohamed, hollie wright (youth)
Rezina Chowdhury (L0138818)
Since 2014 I have been a councillor in an inner London borough. I am also a social researcher with over 20 years policy development experience. If re-elected, I will continue to ensure local government is clearly represented on the NPF.
As a social researcher I am passionate about public engagement, opinion gathering and consultation. I have developed policy in public health, local government, housing, VAWG and education.
I have been a Labour member and campaigner since 1987. I managed Party polling and the monthly message polls for the Labour Strategy Unit for two years, informing our election campaign strategies. By understanding the issues that mattered to the electorate, I communicated Party policy in a way that resonated with voters and members.
I have held the offices of Group Chair, Chief whip and Secretary. I am a member of GMB, Unison and the Co-op party.
If re-elected to the NPF I will report regularly to London councillors ensuring they continue to play an active policy development role.
By supporting me you will have an experienced, enthusiastic NPF rep, passionate about winning a Labour Government.
I would also encourage you to support Sara Conway, Bora Kwon, Abdi Mohammed and Hollie Wright.
Sara Conway (L1468535)
I’m honoured to be a local councillor in Burnt Oak and Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resident Participation in Barnet’s first Labour Council administration. I’m also Chair of the Safer Communities Partnership Board and a member of the GMB, Unison, the Fabian Society and JLM.
I have 30 years’ experience from the creative, commercial and community sectors, bringing people together to develop and deliver transformative policies and initiatives. I continue to learn constantly from, and really enjoy working with, the local VCFS, including as a trustee at Sebby’s Corner (providing essentials for children in need), the Artsdepot theatre, and the Jewish Volunteering Network, and as a member of Nisa-Nashim Muslim-Jewish Women’s Network; and supporting local residents’ community and environmental groups.
As a member of the Greater London Authority Civic Futures fellowship alumni I’m part of a policy development network bringing local government and civic society together to build and test ideas to help London’s recovery.
I’m standing for the NPF to help share learning and build this collaborative spirit and communities focus into policy discussion and development across London, listening to and working with local party members.
Please also nominate: Chowdhury, Kwon, Mohammed and Wright.
Bora Kwon (L1212405)
I’m standing to be an NPF member to offer my services and experience as a Labour party member, activist, and councillor in this crucial time as we head towards a general election.
I joined the party 12 years ago, in the midst of the Tory-Lib Dem coalition years when I could see that the direction the country was going in was leaving behind huge parts of our society, and in the intervening years we have only seen things get worse. I have been a councillor in a London borough since 2018, where I currently serve as the Cabinet Member, and have seen how Labour policies in action can truly change lives.
As a general election approaches, our policies will be under scrutiny by the public so as a party and movement it’s vital that Labour presents a credible, inspiring and hopeful vision to the country. If elected as an NPF member I will report back and work with CLPs to enable members to contribute to our policy making process.
Abdi Mohamed (L1221935)
I am standing for the National Policy Forum because I am committed to representing the varied experiences and values of our members, ensuring that our policies are inclusive and effective in addressing the challenges facing our communities.
Having worked in local government, in Parliament and now for a national charity, I want to use my experience of policy development and implementation to help our party develop compassionate, detailed and robust policy. I have a track record of campaigning and winning in various policy areas, from children’s rights to disability policy.
As a year-round campaigner, I’m passionate about listening and acting on conversations with members of our party and with residents from being on the doorstep when canvassing. I want to use this experience as your delegate on the National Policy Forum.
As your delegate, I commit to:
- Provide a regular members’ update
- Presenting and reporting back during CLP meetings
- Work with members and parties to develop ideas
Please also support Rezina Chowdhury, Sara Conway, Bora Kwon, and Hollie Wright as Youth Rep.
Hollie Wright (Youth Rep) (L1622989)
I’m Hollie, and I am excited to put myself forward as your candidate for Youth Rep representing London on the National Policy Forum. As someone who has been an active member of the Labour Party since 2016, I am deeply committed to ensuring the voice and perspective of young people are embedded in the heart of Labour's policy agenda.
Growing up in an area with a strong Labour government and Labour-run council, I saw the difference Labour policies and values can make to families like mine. I strongly align myself with the values of equality and opportunity that this Party is putting front and center of its agenda.
In my work in the progressive policy sector and through my experience as a policy advisor in the public sector, I have developed valuable insights that I believe make me well-suited to serve on the NPF. My background gives me an understanding of the policymaking process as well as the real-world impacts policy decisions have on people’s lives.
As a member of Unite, and a former active GMB union rep in my previous role, I understand the integral position of trade unions in advocating for workers’ rights and shaping economic policy discussions within the Party. My goal is to ensure young workers have a seat at the table.
If selected as Youth Rep, I am committed to being a vocal champion for the issues young Labour members and young people across the country care most about, whether it be jobs, education, housing affordability, climate change or mental health services. I believe the energy and optimism of young people can help drive real change.
This election gives us an opportunity to shape what the next Labour government will prioritize. I hope to have your support and endorsement so that together, we can develop a policy platform that creates opportunities for all young people to reach their full potential.
North west
sam corcoran, connor dwyer, nathalie nicholas, claire reid, bella simpson (youth)
Sam Corcoran (A020225)
In 2011 I fought the “unwinnable” seat of Sandbach Heath and East and won by 6 votes.
Now the seat has a Labour majority of 140 and I am the first ever Labour Leader of Cheshire East Council. I am passionate about tackling climate change and in May 2019, under my leadership, the council committed to being carbon neutral by 2025 and has a detailed Carbon Neutral Action Plan.
I believe in fairness and putting people before profit- that’s why I’m a Labour and Co-op councillor. I want to put those values into practice in developing Labour policies.
I went to the best school in the country (Manchester Grammar School) and the best university in the world (Oxford). I paid no university tuition fees and received a government grant to cover my living expenses. I want others to have the opportunities that I have had.
By profession I am a chartered accountant and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, so I also have the technical expertise of dealing with tax policy and analysing legislation.
Please also vote for Connor Dwyer, Nathalie Nicholas, Claire Reid
Connor Dwyer (L1342067)
As we look to put country first and enter government, it is vital our policy represents the needs of ordinary people across the whole country.
I work in higher education and have experience working in further education and population policy. Through experience, I have a keen interest in local government services, and a personal interest in rail and energy policy.
I grew up in a breadline single parent household. Social housing and council services prevented my homelessness as a child and helped me through my education. I understand the importance of public services, local government and a supported state education system for opportunity and quality of life. I want my experiences and expertise to help bring informed policy discussion on education, public services, local government to the party.
I have been a campaigning Labour member for 9 years, working in Council and Parliamentary elections and by-elections across the country, and in 2023 gained Sharoe Green on Preston City Council for Labour aged 24. I’m proud to be an active member of UNISON and the Co-operative Party. It would be my honour to serve the North West on the NPF. Please also nominate Sam Corcoran, Nathalie Nicholas & Claire Reid.
Nathalie Nicholas (L0116079)
I am seeking your vote to serve as one of your NPF representatives for another term. I served on the National Policy Forum (NPF) for 2022-2023 on the Public Services that work from the start of the policy commission. I had the opportunity to work with other Labour members and union representatives on the Labour work plan.
As a nurse with over 22 years of experience, I shared my knowledge and skills as an NPF representative to help contribute to the Labour Party policies and manifesto. I was invited to CLPs meetings in the Northwest and shared information on our work with the NPF.
I believe policy development in the Labour Party must involve members, local parties, trade unions, socialist societies, elected representatives, and the wider community. Members should be able to help shape the Party’s policy agenda.
Policymaking is one of the most critical things in the Labour Party; our policies should reflect the people, encompass social justice and social value to promote equity.
I am a UNISON member and passionately believe we are stronger united and have a pivotal role in developing Labour Party policies.
I would be delighted to receive your vote for National Policy Representative.
Claire Reid (L0046816)
Making policy is the single most important thing that Labour Party members can do to make a Labour Government a reality, and there has never been a more vital time to make sure our Party policy is based on social justice, financial integrity and appeals to all sections of society.
For the past two years I have relished the opportunity to serve as one of your North West CLP reps on the National Policy Forum.
For 14 years I have been a Labour Councillor for Denton South, CLP Secretary for Denton and Reddish and more recently Gorton and Denton constituency.
And it was an incredible honour to deliver the NPF report to North West Regional Conference late last year.
I have the experience and proven track record to ensure this policy making process is member-centred and credible.
We as members, Trade Unionists, Councillors and MPs are facing the fight of our lives at the next General Election, and one that could see us have a Labour Prime Minister for the first time in nearly two decades.
We, together, have one chance to put forward a manifesto that is both steeped in the fairness that I know us as members so passionately defend, but one than can also see Keir Starmer elected to Downing Street to deliver the changes this country so desperately needs.
I would be honoured to represent North West members through this crucial process and would be delighted to again receive your vote for National Policy Representative.
Bella Simpson (Youth Rep) (L1954763)
In the North West we have a long history of standing in solidarity with one another. I am proud to be from Liverpool and proud to be a part of our movement. For far too long northern communities have been too often forgotten. Years of Tory neglect and austerity have seen our public services decimated and levels of inequality grow. Our strongest way of fighting back against this damaging Tory Government is a Labour Government.
I am an active party member, and trade unionist. In 2021 I served as the Oxford Labour Club’s Campaigns Officer, and then Co-Chair later on. I set up campaign days, visited CLPs country wide and looked for new ways to get more students involved. These experiences meant that I was fortunate enough to work with incredible young activists and hear their desire for change.
I am passionate about Labour’s New Deal for Working People. Higher wages, improved working conditions and the strengthening of individual, and collective, rights are examples of the type of change we desperately need and must continue to fight for, in all aspects of policy. I will fight for that, for policies that will change and improve lives for the better.
northern
luke henman, georgia jamieson, michael mordey, melanie morley, jacob cousens (youth)
Luke Henman (L0106437)
I’m a passionate Labour and trade union activist with a track record of formulating policy in our region. Please use your vote for me to represent the North on the National Policy Forum.
I joined Labour at 16 and have campaigned hard for our candidates at all levels, including as a Party organiser and, as volunteer campaign co-ordinator in Middlesbrough, leading the award-winning campaign which won back the Mayor’s office in 2023.
I am an active trade unionist, having worked as a regional official for UNISON. I’ve seen what the Tories have done to public services; the scale of what needs fixing is huge and we need to make sure our Party has the policies to meet that challenge.
I’ve worked at the heart of local government in our region as Mayoral advisor in Middlesbrough - developing policies that deliver on our shared values. I currently work in the social housing sector. I would bring all this experience to the NPF.
Our region was central to past Labour Governments – and should be again. Our members have insights and ideas that will form a winning policy platform and build a better Britain - I’ll make sure their views are represented.
Please also support Georgia Jamieson, Michael Mordey and Melanie Morley as well as Jacob Cousens for Youth Rep.
Georgia Jamieson (L0090604)
I joined Labour and the GMB as a teenager, actively campaigning for Labour across the UK. As an NPF youth representative between 2008-2011, I advocated for mandatory pay audits in the public and private sector; votes at 16 and an equalised minimum wage which would have ensured equal pay for equal work.
I’ve worked in construction and services sectors to promote better opportunities for apprentices, and with educators, trade bodies and businesses to encourage more young girls to pursue STEM qualifications and careers. I’ve led internal colleague networks to improve maternity policies, and pursued changes in policy and attitudes to enable LGBT+ colleagues to be 100% themselves at work. In financial services, I’ve advocated to improve local, regional and national infrastructure to improve connectivity, productivity and job opportunities across the North.
Labour must win the General Election to tackle the cost of living crisis caused by 14 years of chaotic Conservative government. The NPF’s work over the last 4 years will deliver a manifesto that will lead us to win in the polls. We must stay focused on developing policies for Labour’s second term to transform communities across the UK.
Please also nominate Michael Mordey, Luke Henman and Michelle Morley.
Michael Mordey (L0052726)
I would be honoured to have your support to be one of your representatives on the National Policy Forum from the Northern Region.
I am a member in Sunderland Central CLP and have been an active member of the Labour Party for over 20 years. I am currently secretary of my local branch and CLP. I have been a local councillor on Sunderland City Council since 2008.
I am standing for election to the NPF as I want to ensure that members across our region have a strong voice within our policy making process. I believe I have the relevant skills and experience to enable me to play an active role on behalf of all members, ensuring that your voice is heard within the NPF.
It is an exciting time to be a member of the Labour Party. The party is only as strong as you our passionate and dedicated members and it would be a privilege to represent you on the NPF.
As well as supporting myself, I would be grateful if you could also support Luke Henman, Georgia Jamieson and Melanie Morley as well as Jacob Cousens for Youth Rep.
Melanie Morley (L1851611)
I am a hardworking, driven mother of 4 children and grandmother whom grew up in the Royal Air Force living mostly in Germany , however this transient way of life and the sacrifices I saw my father make, took its toll and we moved back to my parents’ home town of Hartlepool, Teesside . I’ve successfully completed the Labour Party Parliamentary Candidate Programme and in May 2022 I was elected as a councillor for the Foggy Furze Ward, Hartlepool. I am currently a committee member for Planning, Finance and Policy, Constitution and a member of the North East Employers’ Forum whilst being an active member of UNISON.
I have a thirst for knowledge and an energy; I achieve results. Previously I worked as a retail shop assistant, domestic violence manager and in the construction industry, I now earn a living as a Legal Aid Court of Protection solicitor; giving the vulnerable a voice when they have been deprived of their liberty .I am a dedicated legal mentor on the North East Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme in conjunction with Northumbria University, offering opportunities to the brightest of students, bridging the gap of inequality whilst enhancing diversity and inclusion.
Jacob Cousens (Youth Rep) (L1954898)
As a young person who comes from a single parent family I see the devastating impact of the Tories’ vicious austerity programme around me every day. We need a radical Labour government to transform the lives of young people across our country.
Young Labour members are the lifeblood of our movement and have a vital role to play in the election of the next Labour government. We need to energise young members to campaign for Labour in every corner of our region and that means working hard to re-establish Young Labour groups and having a genuinely democratic and transparent NPF.
Harnessing an active campaigning culture, where Young Labour members are at the forefront of campaigning for genuinely transformational change both inside and outside the party will be essential if we are to win the next general election. Likewise, young members are so much more than just campaigning tools and should have access to a strong package of political education forums from working-class history to trade union education events.
I’m proud to be standing alongside a broad coalition of trade unionists and Labour activists committed to winning a Labour government.
scotland
Heather brannan-mcvey, Stuart maclennan, michelle mcginty, ben proctor, brooke ritchie (youth)
Heather Brannan-McVey
I believe our shared Labour values will bring the change our country needs. We have been so badly damaged by toxic policies of the Tories and the SNP. Policies of division and austerity. I believe a Labour Government in the UK is needed to reinvigorate our country and will bring the change we all need.
I am a grassroots member of our party. I have been a councillor since 2012 as I believe in Labour led governance at all levels. I am a European and a representative of the Council of Europe Congress of Regional Local Authorities elected from the Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities. Our relationship with Europe is essential post Brexit but so are the relationships of a vibrant interconnected UK.
The NPF provides an opportunity for members to work together at the heart of policy making. We need to demonstrate our values in action so our members are motivated by our party’s vision of change. Being clear about what we stand for and what we do not.
Shaping our party’s future is shaping our countries future. To work towards a Labour Government that delivers for the British people across our home nations.
I promise to communicate regularly with CLPs.
I encourage you to vote for me, Michelle McGinty, Ben Proctor, Stuart MacLennan, and Brooke Ritchie.
Stuart MacLennan (L0050834)
I have been a Scottish Labour Party activist for over two decades, campaigning in dozens of constituencies the length and breadth of Scotland. For the past seven years, I have served as Secretary of Moray CLP.
As a member of the NPF for the past two years, I have sought to be an effective voice for grassroots members. I have attended every local meeting to which I have been invited, and organised a number of events to ensure that ordinary members have their say in the policy process.
In 2026, we will be fighting elections to the Scottish Parliament. We need to ensure that our party’s platform reflects the Scottish Labour Party’s priorities, and that we are focussed on delivering an agenda to win the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026.
In my professional life, I am an Associate Professor specialising in law and taxation. In addition to being a voice for members, I believe that I bring knowledge and experience of policy development, as well new ideas from the latest policy research to the NPF. I want to use my wide network of academic colleagues to help us develop a modern, bold, ambitious programme for government.
Michelle McGinty (L1150039)
Prior to joining the Labour Party in 2012, I was a spokesperson for the C-Diff Justice Group. I listened to the views of the families, carried out independent research, and effectively challenge NHSGGC Board and the Scottish Government to secure a Public Inquiry. Through the lessons learned we influenced Scottish Government policy.
As a mother of six, I am used to multi-tasking and had to balance my family life with my Councillor duties, campaigning, battling cancer, and still managed to gain a Law Degree at Glasgow University.
My main roles in the Council are Deputy Leader, Chair of the HSCP, and I serve on the NHSGGC Health Board. In these roles I attend weekly leadership meetings, pre-agenda meetings for political committees of the Council and the HSCP, along with NHS Board seminars. These all involve policy development, scrutiny and challenge.
I am confident that if chosen as your representative on the National Policy Forum, I can make a
positive contribution towards our policy development. I understand the importance of making sure that party members have an effective voice, and your views are reflected in policy making.
Please also support Heather Brannan-McVey, Ben Proctor, Stuart MacLennan, and Brooke Ritchie.
Ben Procter (L1240089)
For the last decade I have been a member of the Scottish Labour Party, campaigning tirelessly to advocate for a progressive future for our nation, even in the face of constitutional division.
Serving as a member of Labour’s Scottish Executive Committee representing the Co-operative Party since 2021 and as a CLP Secretary from 2016 - 2022, I have long sought to ensure that the voices of our members are not only heard but amplified.
After 14 years of Tory chaos and 17 years of SNP mismanagement, Scotland is crying out for change. It is vital that our voices are heard and our perspectives integrated into UK Labour’s national policy framework.
As your representative on the NPF, I will be a dedicated, accessible advocate for members across Scotland and beyond. Together, we can build a more equal, prosperous future for everyone in our nation, grounded in Labour’s democratic socialist principles and responsive to our communities' needs.
Let’s work together to shape policies that reflect the aspirations and challenges of Scots across our country as we head into not just this election, but the 2026 Holyrood election.
Please also support Heather Brannan-McVey, Stuart MacLennan, Michelle McGinty & Brooke Ritchie (youth)
Brooke Ritchie (Youth Rep) (L1959363)
My name is Brooke Ritchie and I’m a member of East Lothian CLP and the GMB Union, and I am a councillor for Preston-Seton-Gosford.
As the Young Person’s Champion at my council and an SEC youth rep, I spend most of my time pushing for the voices of young people to be heard, particularly when it comes to shaping our policy platform with young people in mind.
A key area of interest for me is education, and I am especially passionate about positive outcomes and excellent opportunities for all young people. I have promised to make this a priority for my work as a councillor and will similarly make it a priority if re-elected to the NPF.
On the NPF last year I put in amendments to extend help-to-buy support to all first time buyers, and fought hard on social security reform and securing jobs in the NE as part of the Just Transition.
It is so important that members are involved in forming and shaping our policy, especially those who are often underrepresented in politics. I will fight to amplify these voices and experiences so they are heard in the debate and can be seen in our manifesto.
South east
parmjit dhanda, duncan enright, pavitar mann, sharon mintoff, lundy mackenzie (youth)
Parmjit Dhanda (A030893)
Labour in government must draw on our members knowledge and experience on policy to make
Britain better. On the National Policy Forum I used my experience as a foot soldier, former MP and minister to influence the national policy document on behalf of our members.
This included successfully moving amendments to: increase our focus on undervalued workers in the primary care sector of the NHS; create a renewed focus on nutritional standards for school meals and ensuring the term ‘institutionalized racism’ was embedded in the final policy document.
I worked with colleagues, shadow ministers, Unite and GMB to ensure that greener aviation fuels were debated and incorporated in policy, and that electoral reform was discussed and not dismissed. But, at this crucial time, there is much still to be done. I believe our collective wisdom, ability to compromise and listen - to the electorate and our members alike - could make the coming period a very successful one for our party. If you re-elect me to the National Policy Forum, I will continue to work on policy in an inclusive manner.
Please also nominate Duncan Enright, Pavitar Mann, Sharon Mintoff, and Lundy MacKenzie.
Duncan Enright (A353945)
Together we can win and transform Britain, putting an end to a decade of Tory failure, aided by Lib Dems in coalition, at huge cost to our country. It falls to Labour again to bring social justice and fairness back to politics.
I am proud of the work we have done on the Policy Forum. Please support me to continue that work. As an Oxfordshire councillor I have applied Labour values to combat the key challenges: rampant inequalities, cost of living crisis, climate emergency, decaying democracy. I work to support our high streets as a bedrock of local economy and society, and to build a new transport system. I fight for new homes including good social housing, and green energy including solar and wind, often against NIMBY pressure from other parties.
On the Policy Forum I supported the best new package for people at work in a generation, alongside union colleagues. I continue to argue for a fairer voting system, as members across the Party asked me to do.
I have enjoyed meeting members across the country, and welcome invitations to come and campaign or discuss policy issues.
Pavitar Mann (L0117309)
I have been a councillor at Slough Borough Council since 2010 and have served as Chair of Scrutiny, Cabinet Member and Deputy Leader of the Council. I am currently Leader of the Labour Group. I am a Parish Councillor and was the parliamentary candidate for Spelthorne in 2019. I proudly serve as Armed Forces Champion and sit on the Pan Berkshire Civil-Military Board. I am a member of GMB and the Co-Operative Party. Additionally, I have served on the SE Regional Executive since 2021. I am active in my CLP, having served as EC and GC delegate and branch secretary. I previously worked as a Campaign Organiser and have campaigned extensively throughout the country.
I am committed to playing my role in securing a Labour government, as that is the only way to deliver the transformational change that is required in our country. Labour’s founding principles of equality, fairness and social justice must be at the heart of everything we seek to achieve. I am particularly passionate about housing, increasing the supply, quality and security of homes, embedding the voice of care-leavers and care-experienced people, guaranteeing good quality services to our armed forces and veterans and the increased recognition of the role and benefits of kinship carers.
Sharon Mintoff (L1179873)
I have served as a Labour councillor for Swaythling on Southampton City Council from 2012 to 2021 and since May 2023, I therefore recognise the importance of a strong Labour presence in local government, to mitigate the damage done to our communities by the Tory government.
As a councillor, I played an active part in the implementation of the Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Southampton, which drove up the standards of said HMOs.
Since May 2023, I have been Chair of the Labour Group, which numbers 37 members (out of 51).
I am a member of Community Trade Union.
I am in my 3rd year as Chair of Romsey & Southampton North CLP.
Please also vote for Parmjit Dhanda, Duncan Enright, Lundy MacKenzie and Pavitar Mann.
Lundy MacKenzie (Youth Rep) (L1949888)
I was born under a Labour government but educated under a Conservative one. I joined the Labour Party at 17 because I was fed up at the Tories neglect of our education system and excited about the prospect of Labour in power. I am running for NPF to push for progressive policies that will ensure that young people, like myself, will have every opportunity under a Labour government.
I am a student, so I know first hand that many of us can’t afford another Conservative government. Whether that is because of soaring rental costs, an underfunded NHS or the mountain of student debt, young people are crying out for change.
As a previous Chair of Brighton & Hove Young Labour and CLP Exec member, I know what it takes to advocate for young people within the party and that is exactly what I will do if elected to the NPF. I will work with CLP Youth Officers and our region‘s young members, to ensure that our voice is at the forefront of our party‘s policy platform.
Please also nominate: Dhanda, Enright, Mann and Mintoff
South WEst
Chris Cuddihee, Jude Robinson, Ashley Smith, Judy Wilson, Katie Truman (youth)
Chris Cuddihee (L1332129)
I’m standing to support Keir Starmer’s leadership to secure what we all hope will be an extended period of Labour government. I want to see Labour finally become the natural party of power in this country.
I live, work and am a party member in Plymouth. I am a member of GMB and the Society of Labour Lawyers. I am a barrister. I have been a tribal Labour voter all my life.
I intend to speak up for the South-West in National Policy Forum. I want to represent all our South-West members. We all know our region suffers a broken housing market, low pay, poor transport links, and too many young people leave to seek better career and educational prospects elsewhere.
We don’t get our fair share here and we need to policies which deliver for the South-West, and which help us win in Cornwall, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol, Stroud, and North Somerset.
Our region is and will continue to be a key General Election battleground.
Please also vote for Judy Wilson, Jude Robinson, Ashley Smith, and Katie Truman as Youth Rep.
Jude Robinson (A190442)
I am a Cornwall member, actively campaigning to win Parliamentary seats and support Keir Starmer into government so that we can make our progressive policies a reality, protect our environment and raise standards of living and quality of life. Policy means little without the power to make it happen.
Working with the other South West NPF members on the last cycle, we listened to members and stakeholders to put forward a wide range of policies relevant to local people, on issues from dentistry to biodiversity, from truly affordable homes to supporting the knowledge economy and the potential to invest in renewables across the region.
We held zooms and constituency discussions but in the fourth year of policy development it was a very short window of engagement and I would like to expand on that work in the first year of the next NPF, which we hope will feed into the next Labour government - and the one after that.
I am a Labour and Co-operative member, a local councillor and have been an active campaigner in Cornwall and the South West since 1990. Please vote also for Ashley Smith, Chris Cudihee, Judy Wilson and Katie Truman (youth).
Ashley Smith (L1890156)
As a councillor and deputy-leader of my Labour group, I intend to use this platform to find policy solutions to the real issues facing our communities. This experience in local government, and having served on the NPF for the past two years, empowers me to put members voices at the heart of Labour’s policymaking process.
Last year, I chaired an event at our South West Policy Conference in Taunton - with Kerry McCarthy - looking at environmental and scientific policy. I strongly believe that this sort of event, engaging members, is essential and if elected I will continue to develop member participation.
During my tenure I engaged extensively with charities, business, and academia, to make sure that the Labour Party is able to build a progressive future for our country. Labour must fight the next election with the strongest manifesto possible and prepare for a decade in government. For my part, I wish to continue on the NPF to champion our climate and nature recovery, promote British science to help address these challenges whilst growing the economy, and promote affordable housing for all.
Please support Judy Wilson, Jude Robinson and Chris Cuddihee, alongside Katie Truman as your youth representative.
Judy Wilson (L0131597)
I’m standing to support Keir Starmer’s leadership to secure what we all hope will be an extended period of Labour government. I want to see Labour finally become the natural party of power in this country.
I live, work and am a party member in Plymouth. I am a member of GMB and the Society of Labour Lawyers. I am a barrister. I have been a tribal Labour voter all my life.
I intend to speak up for the South-West in National Policy Forum. I want to represent all our South-West members. We all know our region suffers a broken housing market, low pay, poor transport links, and too many young people leave to seek better career and educational prospects elsewhere.
We don’t get our fair share here and we need to policies which deliver for the South-West, and which help us win in Cornwall, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol, Stroud, and North Somerset.
Our region is and will continue to be a key General Election battleground.
Please also vote for Judy Wilson, Jude Robinson, Ashley Smith, and Katie Truman as Youth Rep.
Katie Truman (Youth Rep) (L1878436)
I’m standing to support Keir Starmer’s leadership to secure what we all hope will be an extended period of Labour government. I want to see Labour finally become the natural party of power in this country.
I live, work and am a party member in Plymouth. I am a member of GMB and the Society of Labour Lawyers. I am a barrister. I have been a tribal Labour voter all my life.
I intend to speak up for the South-West in National Policy Forum. I want to represent all our South-West members. We all know our region suffers a broken housing market, low pay, poor transport links, and too many young people leave to seek better career and educational prospects elsewhere.
We don’t get our fair share here and we need to policies which deliver for the South-West, and which help us win in Cornwall, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol, Stroud, and North Somerset.
Our region is and will continue to be a key General Election battleground.
Please also vote for Judy Wilson, Jude Robinson, Ashley Smith, and Katie Truman as Youth Rep.
Wales
chris carter, lilith fenris, jess moultrie, sian taylor, charlotte davies (youth)
Chris Carter (L1222085)
I am delighted to be standing as the CLP representative for the National Policy Forum following 15 years of activism. I am currently Vice Chair of our CLP and the Chair of my fantastic local branch, having done the years of the hard yards many activists undergo before putting themselves forward for our NPF.
I am standing because we need to be loud and clear about the future we want for our party and for Wales. I have always approached any elected position in the party from the perspective that I am the voice of members to our party institutions, not the other way around. I intend to continue that philosophy on the NPF.
By electing strong Welsh voices onto the NPF we can ensure:
- Members ideas form the bedrock of the next party manifesto
- Our policies ahead of the next Senedd elections are robust and radical
- We will continue to make the case for changes to Wales’ funding through our party’s structures and unlock our potential as a nation
Please vote for me and I will continue to be that voice.
Lilith Fenris (L1946756)
I was motivated to run for the NPF, having been on the receiving end of cruel and discriminatory Tory policies. Not least the dehumanising impact of Universal Credit on young people and the harm caused by their anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
I’ve campaigned across the UK, from my hometown of Llanelli in South Wales to Ribble Valley in Northern England. I am passionate about rebuilding the dignity and equality eroded by the Tories. As an elected town councillor in a deprived ward, I have actively volunteered for food banks, raised funds for charities and set up an LGBTQ+ support group. Working closely with colleagues and community partners, I have gone beyond traditional council duties to counter the impact of Tory policies.
Coming from a deprived Welsh community, my experience will prove invaluable for developing practical, sustainable, member-led policy. I will work alongside an elected Labour government in Westminster to implement comprehensive, compassionate policies that change lives. Collaboration with the devolved administrations and local government is vital - this will underpin my approach.
I seek your support alongside Chris Carter, Sian Taylor and Jess Moultrie. We will work together to provide a positive voice for Welsh members
Jess Moultrie (L1431948)
I’m seeking election to the NPF because I have the drive to help our party create progressive, effective policy that will change things for people who have been failed by 14 years of Conservative chaos.
I live with my family in social housing in Cardiff. I’ve seen at first-hand Tory austerity hurting my community. That’s what convinced me to stand for and win a seat on the city council. I wanted to defend our highly valued public services.
I joined the Children and Young Persons Scrutiny Committee. I’ve learned how to be an effective critical friend with the community’s interests at heart. I’ve also become a school governor, a role that has further improved my ability to make difficult decisions whilst keeping inclusivity, equality, and sustainability at the top of the agenda.
I’ve been a dedicated Labour member for nine years. I will use my experience as a campaigner, a councillor, a CLP women’s officer and a school governor to make and scrutinise policy for a fairer, stronger and greener country.
I seek your support alongside Chris Carter, Lillith Fenris and Sian Taylor. We will work together to provide a positive voice for Welsh members.
Sian Taylor (A534504)
I have been a Labour Party member since 1986, and am a member of Swansea West CLP.
I am seeking re-election to NPF, having served since 2022. I am proud to have been part of the team working to develop the manifesto that we all hope will bring Labour into government and I would like to opportunity to continue to contribute to development of party policy as a Welsh CLP member.
I would bring with me the experience of a 40+ year career in community nursing and a six year term as an Oxford city councillor during which time I served as group whip and sat on a range of committees and scrutiny groups. Since retirement I’ve been a volunteer and trustee for a Wales wide charity that offers support to families with children.
Throughout I have demonstrated a firm commitment to reducing inequalities, but recognise that any national policy framework must identify the needs of all parts of the UK. The next Labour Government must work alongside the devolved Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments and recognise the importance of Labour in local government if we are to achieve our aims and build a fairer, more equal society.
Charlotte Davies (Youth Rep) (L1913295)
I joined Labour in 2020 at 16, entering a new era under Keir Starmer’s leadership. My grandparents in Barry are trade unionists to their core, influencing my values growing up as they cared for me while my parents worked.
I spent 2021 canvassing day and night for Jane Hutt MS, and since then, I have been supporting fantastic Labour candidates in the Vale of Glamorgan, and in Ceredigion. Thanks to devolution, I have benefitted from Labour policies in Wales, such as free milk in key stage 1, free prescriptions, and a fair student maintenance grant.
As I celebrate my 21st birthday in 2024, the fact that the Tories have governed for two-thirds of my life is something I can tolerate no longer. This intensifies my resolve to be a strong voice advocating for policies that address the pressing issues facing my generation.
I am determined to contribute to shaping policies that prioritize our needs and aspirations, in co-operation with Young Labour branches across Wales and the elected Chair of Welsh Young Labour.
Together, we can ensure Labour's commitment to positive change from Ceredigion to Cambridgeshire, instilling policies that reflect our values of fairness.
west midlands
luke john davies, cathy parry, kindy sandhu, sid khan, talia marie (youth)
Luke John Davies (L0151064)
I first joined Labour the day after we lost in 2010 and I’ve been an active ever since. I serve as the acting Chair of my CLP and a local Councillor in Smethwick in the Black Country, I’ve also sat on the National Executive Committee of the Fabian Society since 2017. In my everyday life I work in Health Policy for one of the medical Royal Colleges, so policy development is my bread and butter.
During the pandemic I worked on supporting our health and care staff’s welfare, in particular on mental health support to try to minimise and prevent incidents of PTSD amongst NHS staff. At my Council I have advocated strongly for accessibility to services for disabled people – I am myself disabled -and for co-operative housing models as a proud member of the Coop Party. I have led a brand new employee forum at work, putting some of Labour’s New Deal for Working People into practice whilst representing my colleagues as their Unison Rep.
These experiences give me the expertise to help develop Labour’s policies not only to win power, but to make people’s lives better.
Cathy Parry (A099157)
I have dedicated my life to the labour movement. I have been an active member of the Labour Party for over 40 years and an active trade unionist since my first job in retail.
I worked for our party under Neil Kinnock, John Smith and Tony Blair and then worked for the ATL, (now part of NEU) one of the main teaching unions in the UK, delivering for members at every level.
I’ve been an active Branch, CLP and LGC Officer supporting and organising members and currently a Branch Secretary and CLP Vice-Chair. I’ve run numerous election campaigns and have supported dozens of candidates as their election agent in both national and local elections.
I want to be involved in the National Policy Forum to help develop policies that we can deliver real change in our country. I know that we only win elections when we have the right policies. Policies that reflect our values and respond to the needs of people in our communities who have never needed a Labour government more.
Which is why I’m asking for your support, please also nominate Luke John Davies, Saheed Khan, and Kindy Sandhu.
Kindy Sandhu (L1227746)
In 2018, I was elected Councillor for Earlsdon, a ward considered “unwinnable”, ending 22 years of unbroken Tory wins. In 2022, I retained Earlsdon with 53% of the vote share. I increased my majority by over 700%, against the national swing.
As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, I am fighting the Tories to stop them from stripping funding from our children’s education and tackle rising energy and inflationary costs. In 2023 I launched my vision for Coventry schools to be part of the UNESCO Schools Network at the Houses of Parliament with MPs, local councillors, schools and UNESCO in attendance.
I have a long-standing track record as a trade union activist. When I held a senior position at a telecommunications company, I maintained my trade union membership. With the union, I democratised pay awards arranged confidence-building training for women engineers and introduced flexible working for all.
Our entitlement to high-quality education and healthcare, decent housing, clean water, reliable transport, and a planet that survives is being eroded by the Tories. I believe the key to winning the next election is to engage with our communities on a daily/weekly basis, rebuilding faith in our party and in our ability to govern.
Sid (Saheed) Khan (L1457402)
Talia Marie (Youth Rep) (L1949947)
I joined Labour in 2021, and since then, the tables have turned for the Tories, however, we must keep up the fight. Being an elected youth councillor for 2 years, I collaborated with many workers in the youth sector. There, I saw first-hand the positive impact that youth services have on young people, but also the cuts the Tories have made, which will only negatively impact young people both now and in the future. I’d push for Labour to put the younger generation on its priorities list.
I’m currently a student at Warwick University and a member of its Labour Party. I’d work hard to listen to the views of the youth in the West Midlands and continue to make politics accessible for all.
Labour winning the next General Election is non-negotiable. From tackling the climate crisis to the mental health crisis, the NPF will continue to push for a Labour manifesto with bold policies to make real positive changes that the everyday citizen will be able to experience. I was 5 when Labour was last in power, so Tory Britain is all my generation has really known, but we deserve better and must get it under Labour.
Yorkshire & the humber
salma arif, lisa banes, julia rockett, alice smart, lucy hulme (youth)
Salma Arif (L1187348)
I am seeking your support to be one of your representatives on the National Policy Form.
I was born and raised in Harehills, Leeds. A deprived yet diverse part of the city. The sudden death of my father in 1997 meant my mother was left to raise five children alone. Fortunately for my family, we had the Labour government’s policies that protected us at our most vulnerable.
In 2016 I was elected to Leeds City Council with 79% of the vote.
Within council I have held numerous roles, presently I am the Cabinet Member for ASC, Public Health & Active Lifestyles.
As a Councillor I first-hand witness the crippling impact of Tory austerity on our communities. We have seen 14 years of widening inequalities, reliance on food banks rising, homelessness soaring and a marked increase in racism, xenophobia, and division.
Labour is on the brink of governing and I want to ensure members across the region are part of shaping our future policies. My record as an elected councillor, proficient doorstep campaigner and unifier of communities gives me the experience to represent you at the NPF.
Please also support Alice SMART, Lisa BAINES, Julia ROCKETT, and Lucy HULME (youth REP).
Lisa Banes (L0150562)
I am standing once again to be your NPF rep, a role I have held since 2018, to ensure that the voices of Yorkshire members are heard loud and clear around the tables where decisions are made within the party.
I have been an active Labour member since 2010, am Chair of my CLP, a member of Yorks REC and a former Councillor representing a deprived area of Sheffield, As a community worker I have witnessed first hand the damage done to our communities by the Tories, and I am standing in order to play my part in fixing the damage wrought by austerity under a future Labour Government which frankly can't come soon enough.
As a low-paid single mother of two living in social housing, I am someone who is very underrepresented in our Party's internal structures. It is important that voices like mine are present in decision making as someone the Labour Party exists to help - "nothing about us, without us".
Barnsley born and raised, though living in Sheffield, I am very in touch with the needs of towns and rural communities which can be overlooked in decision-making, and I have and will continue to visit every CLP and University Labour Club which invites me to talk about policy, hear your views, and demystify the way that internal party structures work.
Please also support Arif, Rockett, Smart and Hulme for Youth rep.
Julia Rockett (L1525298)
I’m an active Labour Party member, work for a Labour MP and campaign across the Yorkshire region as often as I can.
I’m standing for the NPF to give a voice to working class women like me and I know first-hand the struggles people have under the current Tory government. I’m a single mum of 4 claiming Universal Credit, living in rented accommodation and I remember how different things were under the last Labour government. The financial and practical support available was so much better, allowing families to get on and thrive – all swept away by the subsequent coalition and Tory governments.
I know the difference a Labour government will make to millions of people, and I would love the opportunity to help shape the policies that will change lives for the better.
Please also nominate Salma Arif, Lisa Banes, Alice Smart and Lucy Hulme.
Alice Smart ( L1183116)
My name is Alice Smart and I’m delighted to be standing for re-election to the National Policy Forum where I will continue to be a strong voice for members across Yorkshire and Humber.
I'm a Labour councillor, constituency caseworker and party activist. I joined the Labour Party as a teenager over a decade ago and have campaigned for our party in every election since then.
I sit on the Yorkshire and Humber Labour Party Regional Executive Committee and I'm a proud member of Unite the Union and Labour Women’s Network. I was also part of the first cohort of the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme.
If re-elected to the National Policy Forum, my number one priority will be shaping policies that will help Labour win in 2024 and regain support in our region. We know that winning the trust of voters in Yorkshire and Humber will be key to winning the next General Election and giving Keir Starmer the keys to Number 10.
Lucy Hulme (Youth Rep) (L1809481)
I joined the Labour Party aged 15 and have found my political home, through a network of fantastic campaigners and advocates. Alongside this, for the past year I have been the chair of the British Youth Councils Votes at 16 Youth Action Group and the Women’s Representative for Sheffield Labour Students.
Featuring as a speaker at this years Labour Party Conference, my desire to push for genuine, ambitious youth led policy grew. I firmly believe that young members within the party deserve a place at the table, advocating for the issues that affect them and allowing for the implementation of effective and inclusive policy, that represents members across the UK.
Young members within the Labour Party are the mechanisms for change. I want to see political education amplified within academia, to guarantee that all students are offered robust and routine seminars focusing on politics, democracy and policy creations. If young people are given the tools to thrive, their invaluable input will generate great change and better opportunities for future generations.
With a General Election approaching, the Youth members on the National Policy Forum must continue to push for legislation and innovative policy that reflects our direct requirements and demands. We can and will build a society that is reflective of the needs of young to people, enhancing lives and changing communities.
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