Rob Newman Secretary of Cardiff North New Labour Party
writes to members on 22 May ..(perhaps he didn't notice that nominations closed for the leadership and deputy leadership of the labour party on the 17 May!)
"As you will have heard the prime minister and leader of the labour party , Tony Blair ...have announced they will step down..The first time in its history that the labour party is choosing not only a new leadership team but also a new prime minister....We want as many people as possible to take part in these elections .....opportunity to make a nomination for who we want to be leader and deputy leader...all party members invited on 31 May to come and debate the way forward ......and WHO WE WANT TO LEAD IT INTO THE GENERAL ELECTION ......and finishes....I look forward to seeing you on the 30 May???"
Labour Party members are badly informed! Perhaps the secretary Mr Newman didn't remember that Julie Morgan announced she was......emmmm...supporting Brown and Harmen "I'm supporting Gordon for leader and Harriet for deputy leader as I think they would work together very well — I'm excited about the new era" gushes Julie Morgan on her website. So whats to discuss then....democracy maybe?
Or you could go to a labour party hustings if you are a member on 9th June at a secret location but it will cost you a £10.... no concessions!
Meanwhile our Julie Morgan MP tells the HOC : 'I have reservations about nuclear power.' Time to make your mind up. If you could be as decisive about supporting Brown it must be possible to decide to oppose nuclear power. See new video
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MPs' nominations closed earlier this month but CLPs still get to make supporting nominations up until 1 June. And I think that the £10 for going to any hustings is a voluntary donation - so it seems this guy isn't all that badly informed!
Of course if the MP is supporting one candidate or another that might have an impact but still you'd expect the members still to be able to have their own discussion.
What is the point of supporting nominations?
You THINK the £10 is voluntary - I quote 'please note we are asking for a £10 contribution per member to cover the cost of this event'
Do they hope to make a profit?
"What is the point of supporting nominations?"
Well, it gives you the chance to have the debate in your local party, surely? It's what we've done in our CLP - excellent debate on all the candidates and their policies - brought some ex-members back too.
"You THINK the £10 is voluntary - I quote 'please note we are asking for a £10 contribution per member to cover the cost of this event'
Do they hope to make a profit?"
When I tried to register for a hustings on my MpURL there was an option not to donate the £10 so I guess it is voluntary. What's wrong with making a profit out of the whole thing anyway partys in dire financial straits - it's just like putting your £1 or whatever in at a GC isn't it
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