Welcome
Welcome to the Young Labour Democracy blog. This site has been launched by several members of Young Labour concerned by the lack of transparency and open communication within the organisation - a situation that can only hamper the development of an campaigning young activist base - exactly the sort of activist base that the party desperately needs in this time of a shrinking and aging membership.
We were spurred into action by the recent email from the Chair of the Young Labour National Committee which included voting recommendations for the NEC elections (we'll comment on this in further blogs shortly), but this is just one example of the deep rooted problems we feel prevent Young Labour from reaching its potential. We also plan to campaign in support of a rule change to be presented at Party Conference this year and encourage participation from the broadest possible spectrum of Young Labour members who believe in a more open and democratic party.
We were spurred into action by the recent email from the Chair of the Young Labour National Committee which included voting recommendations for the NEC elections (we'll comment on this in further blogs shortly), but this is just one example of the deep rooted problems we feel prevent Young Labour from reaching its potential. We also plan to campaign in support of a rule change to be presented at Party Conference this year and encourage participation from the broadest possible spectrum of Young Labour members who believe in a more open and democratic party.
have a look at my comments here. I was exasperated with the whole state of affairs... that was Labour students related. can I join you guys?
link me comrades, and I shall heartilly reciprocate.
Also, do you know Alon? might be worth talking to him about this issues.
best of luck.
Posted by
El Tom |
24/7/06 8:39 PM
Hello Ben. This is a positive development and will hopefully encourage democracy and provide a forum for young members to discuss the issues of the day.
However, on our constituency lists we have recommended votes go to 1 candidate as he has done a lot for North West Labour, young people in the party and the union link.
Posted by
A soft socialist |
24/7/06 11:49 PM
Hi All,
just to let you know the LRC also recently launched a young socalist network which is open to all young people under 30 and were looking to have a youth conference winter this year,
The initial meeting had young members from compass as well as members from labour students, young labour and a Councillor.
Would be really good if you also wanted to come on board.
You can email me on Marshajanethompson@yahoo.co.uk if you want anymore information.
I'll post details of the next meeting wen theyre confirmed but its likely to be 7pm 15th August at Nathfe
Posted by
marshajane |
26/7/06 7:56 AM
Refreshing comments and if there's to better democracy within the party, it definitely needs to come from the kids!
I am part of a French youth campaigning organisation called the Segosphere. While the participative debates on desirs d'Avenir are letting a thousand ideas bloom, we at Ségosphère have launched a participative space for debate and proposals on the themes that impact most on young people:
* Education and the Skills Paradox
* Environment and Co-Development
* Anti-Social Behaviour and Diversity
On each topic, the debate will take place through the forums and Ségosphères' local meetups. A participative questionnaire is also available.
At the end of each thematic debate, a national seminar will be organised to review the proposals. Nevertheless the debates will remain open on the site until the National Youth Conference. This conference will analyse how the proposals have been scaled up, how they can be taken forward and will feed into our Youth Manifesto to Ségolène.
Does the equivalent of Segosphere exist in the UK?
Can it be compared to the Young Fabians, Compass Youth or even Young Labour?
Is there something these organisations can learn from Segosphere and indeed what can Segosphere learn from other European youth political organisations?
How can we join up social democratic youth movements to share ideas and work together to promote active participation of young people in society?
Posted by
blowing bubbles - everyday social democracy |
27/1/07 3:01 PM