Unity, culture
and confidence
The party and all its structures need to be a safe andunited space. We should always welcome a broad spectrum of views and ideas. Bullying, harassment and discrimination should never be tolerated.
Neither should we be in denial about the experiences some of our members and councillors have faced. I welcome mandatory unconscious bias training but there also needs to be more.
I will prioritise mandatory training in safeguarding and sexual harassment, work to implement then monitor an independent complaints process and look at ways to resource better mental health support at all levels of the party.
Transparency
and accountability
My experience on executive committees and governing bodies has given me insight and skills in good governance.
Robust discussion, collective decision making, review and monitoring policy, as well communication with the wider membership is vital.
I will commit to feeding back to CLPs through updates and meeting CLPs.
My experience
in society and within our movement.