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Labour members - discussion thread?

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Cwenthryth · 22/01/2020 11:17

Thought I’d start a thread as I think there are a few of us around here, to discuss Labour Party stuff/leadership election just from the point of view of those of us that are supporting the party and have a vote. I joined Labour the day after the election and left WEP to do so.

Have other new joiners heard much from them? I have two emails from Jennie Formby: one on 15/12 welcoming me to the party but with little other info, and one on 10/01 with some basic info about the leadership election. I’ve not heard anything else, nothing from my CLP on when/where they meet, how to get involved, how to attend hustings etc. Anyone got any clues?

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RicketyClickety · 22/01/2020 21:06

RLB supports self-ID.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3802587-rebeca-long-bailey-on-self-id

Taswama · 22/01/2020 20:14

It’s the constituency women’s group.

I too would like a clear statement on where each candidate stands on sex and gender. Are any more web chats planned?

MrsWednesdayteatime · 22/01/2020 19:09

I've been a member for around 10 years, I'm not involved in my local CLP, but get lots of email updates from them.

I think I'm going to vote LN first KS second, but I would like to see a clarification from all the nominees on their women rights positions.
Specifically.....
Should crime statistics be recorded by biological sex or gender stereotypes.

Should medical research use biological sex or gender stereotypes

Should "The pay gap" be measured by biological sex or gender stereotypes.

Should showering, changing, toileting facilities be built around biological sex or gender stereotypes

And on and on and on!

I sadly don't think I'll be impressed by their policies

RicketyClickety · 22/01/2020 19:09

Is that a local women's group @Taswama or a national one?

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Cwenthryth · 22/01/2020 19:08

Just checked my spam and the only thing in there was an invitation to stand as a GLA candidate 😂 (That’s from ‘London Labour’ not my CLP)

Looks like tweeping them is the way to go.

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Taswama · 22/01/2020 19:03

I joined a few weeks ago and have had loads of communication from them. Welcome email, welcome pack, post election meeting, meeting in local pub for members in my part of my city, invite to training in nearby bigger city, email asking if I have considered standing as a councillor (but min 12 month’s membership needed), invite to women’s group. I could go to a meeting twice a week if I wanted to.

JustTurtlesAllTheWayDown · 22/01/2020 18:59

I’ve not heard anything else, nothing from my CLP on when/where they meet, how to get involved, how to attend hustings etc. Anyone got any clues?

My local ones were going to my spam folder! The basic welcome one didn't, so maybe check there?

SpeedofaSloth · 22/01/2020 18:55

Same here, just an acknowledgement email so far.

Rumplestaleskin · 22/01/2020 18:50

I joined recently and also only had the welcome email from Jenny Formby.

NotAtMyAge · 22/01/2020 16:04

I joined 10 days ago on the 12th and have only had the initial email from Jenny Formby. I'm assuming they will get round to us very new joiners eventually.

NoNameIsBeingAccepted · 22/01/2020 13:40

I would contact them through those, then.

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Cwenthryth · 22/01/2020 11:38

My CLP doesn’t seem to have a website or email address I can find when I google, just Twatter and Facebook

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RicketyClickety · 22/01/2020 11:35

I've been emailed by my CLP about it. We'll be meeting later this month to vote on who my CLP will be supporting for Leader and Deputy Leader, and have been sent a link to the Liverpool hustings video and also statements from the candidates.

NoNameIsBeingAccepted · 22/01/2020 11:24

The packs being sent out to new members are a bit behind as so many are joining. Your CLP should have emailed you by now though, they should be aware that you've joined. You could search for your CLP's website and contact them that way.