Ellie Reeves
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Ellie Reeves is a member of Labour's National Executive Committee,[1] is married to John Cryer MP (chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party)[2] and is the sister of Labour leadership hopeful Rachel Reeves MP.[3]
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Re-election?
On 7 July 2016, Ellie Reeves posted on her Facebook page:
"The ballot for the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC) elections opens on Monday. In the candidate booklet every candidate gets a 200-word election address. Here's mine:
About Ellie: I have spent my life fighting for rights at work. As a trade union lawyer I represented blacklisted construction workers, I now provide help to women facing pregnancy discrimination. For 10 years I’ve been a strong voice for grassroots members on the NEC, elected with broad support across our party.
Fighting back: This government is attacking our communities and the EU Referendum result was devastating. We need a Labour government more than ever. We must re-engage voters in our heartlands and re-connect in the marginals. The next Labour government should:
- Reverse the privatisation of the NHS;
- Support comprehensive education;
- Repeal attacks on employment rights, abolish tribunal fees;
- Invest in maternity services & Sure Start;
- Build council housing, regulate the private rented sector.
A strengthened Party: Members are the life-blood of our party. I report back after meetings and have the experience and independence to face the challenges ahead. I support:
- A cap on spending in parliamentary selections;
- Giving members a greater say in policy making;
- A social media code of conduct;
- Welcoming new members, valuing the commitment of our longstanding ones;
- Increased representation for women, LGBT, BAME, young and disabled members.
I’m backing Akehurst, Bailey, Baxter, Dhanda, Wheeler.
Disaffection
Corbynistas
Jeremy Owen responded to Ellie Reeves: I'm told NEC candidates backed by Momentum as supporting Jeremy Corbyn are:
- Ann Black
- Rhea Wolfson
- Claudia Webbe
- Darren Williams
- Christine Shawcroft
- Peter Willsman[4]
Censoring social media
Nick Diamantis added: Sorry Ellie but backing Luke Akehurst is a vote loser. That and your call for censorship on social media. It says everything that needs to be said about the authoritarian right of our party. Democracy is precious, don't support its destruction.[5]
Event Participated in
| Event | Location(s) | Description |
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| UK/Parliament/Voted YES to vaccine passports in 2021 | UK/House of Commons | These members of the UK Parliament voted YES to the introduction of a "vaccine" passport in 2021 |
