Support the team that will back the Party's elected leader

Labour’s National Executive Committee is the party’s ruling body in between annual conferences. Local parties choose six representatives to sit on it – and for Jeremy to succeed, it’s crucial that he has a team behind him who support his leadership on the NEC. Meet the team below. These six candidates are backed by the Centre Left Grassroots Alliance and Momentum. 

Ballots will be issued from Monday 11 July. You’ll get an option to vote by post or online – we recommend you vote online as soon as you get the email. Polls close at 12pm on August 5.

If you’ve got a question about the candidates or haven't received your ballot by 20 July contact us on [email protected]

Rhea Wolfson
“Britain needs a Labour Party that can deliver a confident and credible democratic socialist agenda; an alternative to the inequality of conservatism and the inertia of nationalism – with fairness and equality at its heart. Labour must be the party that stands against austerity and it needs to be strong and united. I will work to empower members, local parties, and activists; to fight for a more democratic party to deliver change – and ultimately victory.”

Ann Black
“The Tories are undermining public services, attacking the labour movement and damaging democracy itself. However, surging membership can help us win back lost ground. Labour must build homes, support our councillors, protect the environment, promote peaceful international solutions, and defend pensioners, disabled people, the young, the exploited and the unlucky.

Christine Shawcroft
“As a longstanding supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, I was delighted by his election and welcome the new and returning members who have joined since last May. Now we have to reframe the political argument – oppose austerity, challenge racism and Islamophobia, challenge the demonisation of working people, support defence diversification and oppose Trident renewal, and defend public services and welfare.”

Peter Willsman
“Since 1981 I have uniquely served on all four of our Party’s national committees. We must all unite behind Jeremy and build for victory in 2020. Jeremy’s dedication and integrity is exceptional. The Oldham by-election was a better result (share of the vote) than 1997. My record proves I have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and commitment to play a full part on the NEC as we build for 2020.”

Claudia Webbe
“Given the Tory government’s attack on the poor, Labour needs to win the next General Election, with Jeremy Corbyn and our strong support. Jeremy’s platform and popularity is based on a clear anti-austerity message – a firm break with the previous consensus. As an equalities grassroots campaigner, I’ve been a progressive voice; championing civil liberties, challenging racism, opposing the scapegoating of migrants and refugees, standing up for trade union rights and defending public services and council house-building.”

Darren Williams
“Jeremy Corbyn’s election showed that Labour’s members and supporters want a bold, radical platform that presents a clear alternative to Tory austerity. To consolidate his victory and turn Labour around, we need to open up the party to genuinely democratic policy-making and accountability and we need an NEC committed to change. In 26 years’ active party membership, I have consistently campaigned for greater democracy and socialist policies.”

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