Labour party socialists slam rule change proposals restricting candidate selection
The move comes after Kim Leadbetter (centre), who was not a party member before being selected to contest the Batley and Spen by-election, won a Commons seat
SOCIALISTS in the Labour Party have slammed proposed rule changes restricting candidate selection and public involvement as a “bureaucratic power grab.”
The plans put forward to the party conference would mandate compulsory training for members standing for selection and a probationary period for new members, according to details seen by LabourList.
The party’s national executive committee (NEC) will decide whether to approve the proposed constitutional amendments at a meeting due tomorrow.
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