Difference between revisions of "Ellie Reeves"

From Wikispooks
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(#GE2017: Parachuted in at Lewisham West and Penge)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{person
 
{{person
−
|image=Ellie_Reeves.jpeg
+
|constitutes= Politician, Barrister
 +
|image=Ellie_Reeves1.jpg
 
|image_width=240px
 
|image_width=240px
 +
|image_caption=Parachuted in at Lewisham West and Penge
 
|twitter=elliereeves
 
|twitter=elliereeves
 
|facebook=https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC
 
|facebook=https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC
 
|employment={{job
 
|employment={{job
−
|title=Member
+
|title=PPC at Lewisham West and Penge
 +
|start=26 April 2017
 +
|end=
 +
}}{{job
 +
|title=Member and Vice-Chair
 
|employer=Labour's National Executive Committee
 
|employer=Labour's National Executive Committee
 
|start=2006
 
|start=2006
Line 26: Line 32:
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
'''Ellie Reeves''' a former member of Labour's [[National Executive Committee]]<ref>''[http://www.labourinternational.net/ellie_reeves_nomination "Bid for re-election to the NEC"]''</ref> is married to [[John Cryer]] MP (chair of the [[Parliamentary Labour Party]]).<ref>''[http://www.birmEinghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/mp-tom-watson-finds-new-231324 "MP Tom Watson finds new love after break up of marriage"]''</ref> She is a barrister specialising in employment law.<ref>''[http://www.monacosolicitors.co.uk/team/ellie-reeves/ "Barrister at Monaco Solicitors"]''</ref>
+
'''Ellie Reeves''', a barrister specialising in employment law.<ref>''[http://www.monacosolicitors.co.uk/team/ellie-reeves/ "Barrister at Monaco Solicitors"]''</ref> and [[Tony Blair|Blairite]] former member of Labour's [[National Executive Committee]], is married to [[John Cryer]] MP (chair of the [[Parliamentary Labour Party]]).<ref>''[http://www.labourinternational.net/ellie_reeves_nomination "Bid for re-election to the NEC"]''</ref>
  
−
On 27 September 2016, a meeting of the [[National Executive Committee]] attended by [[CLP]] representative [[Ann Black]] recorded:
+
She is the younger sister of former Shadow Cabinet member [[Rachel Reeves]] MP, who refused to serve under [[Leader of the Labour Party]] [[Jeremy Corbyn]].<ref>''[http://www.birmEinghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/mp-tom-watson-finds-new-231324 "MP Tom Watson finds new love after break up of marriage"]''</ref>
−
:Normally the Vice-Chair moves up to Chair and the next longest-serving member becomes Vice-Chair, but nothing now is normal. Ellie Reeves, Vice-Chair last year, was not re-elected to the NEC and [[Keith Vaz]], next in line, said he would not throw his hat in the ring at the moment. There were nominations for [[Andy Kerr]] and [[Glenis Willmott]] MEP as Chair, and Glenis was elected by 18 votes to 17. I voted for her, as few leaders of the European PLP serve for long enough to become Chair, and in the year of [[Brexit]] and consequent upheaval it sends a powerful message of solidarity and reconciliation. Andy Kerr will be Vice-Chair and can expect to succeed as Chair next year, giving him two years as an NEC officer.<ref>''[https://www.facebook.com/groups/clactonclpmembers/permalink/910425485724224/ "Ann Black's reports from NEC meetings"]''</ref>
+
 
 +
On 26 April 2017, Ellie Reeves was selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for the safe Labour seat at Lewisham West and Penge in the [[UK/2017 General Election]].<ref>''[http://labourlist.org/2017/04/ellie-reeves-selected-to-fight-lewisham-west-penge/ "Former Labour official Ellie Reeves selected for safe seat in London"]''</ref>
  
−
==Re-election?==
+
==NEC Vice-Chair==
 
On 7 July 2016, Ellie Reeves posted on her ''Facebook'' page:
 
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:
+
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.
+
:"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:
+
:"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;
 
* Reverse the privatisation of the NHS;
 
* Support comprehensive education;
 
* Support comprehensive education;
Line 45: Line 52:
 
* Build council housing, regulate the private rented sector.
 
* 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 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;
 
* A cap on spending in parliamentary selections;
 
* Giving members a greater say in policy making;
 
* Giving members a greater say in policy making;
Line 52: Line 59:
 
* Increased representation for women, LGBT, BAME, young and disabled members.
 
* Increased representation for women, LGBT, BAME, young and disabled members.
  
−
I’m backing Akehurst, Bailey, Baxter, Dhanda, Wheeler.
+
:"I’m backing Akehurst, Bailey, Baxter, Dhanda, Wheeler.
  
 
==Disaffection==
 
==Disaffection==
Line 66: Line 73:
 
===Censoring social media===
 
===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.<ref>''[https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC/posts/1206264962751813?comment_id=1207852522593057 "Comment by Nick Diamantis"]''</ref>
 
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.<ref>''[https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC/posts/1206264962751813?comment_id=1207852522593057 "Comment by Nick Diamantis"]''</ref>
 +
 +
===Voted off===
 +
On 27 September 2016, a meeting of the [[National Executive Committee]] attended by [[CLP]] representative [[Ann Black]] recorded:
 +
:Normally the Vice-Chair moves up to Chair and the next longest-serving member becomes Vice-Chair, but nothing now is normal. Ellie Reeves, Vice-Chair last year, was not re-elected to the NEC and [[Keith Vaz]], next in line, said he would not throw his hat in the ring at the moment. There were nominations for [[Andy Kerr]] and [[Glenis Willmott]] MEP as Chair, and Glenis was elected by 18 votes to 17. I voted for her, as few leaders of the European PLP serve for long enough to become Chair, and in the year of [[Brexit]] and consequent upheaval it sends a powerful message of solidarity and reconciliation. Andy Kerr will be Vice-Chair and can expect to succeed as Chair next year, giving him two years as an NEC officer.<ref>''[https://www.facebook.com/groups/clactonclpmembers/permalink/910425485724224/ "Ann Black's reports from NEC meetings"]''</ref>
 
{{SMWDocs}}
 
{{SMWDocs}}
−
 
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
−
 
−
{{stub}}
 

Revision as of 14:18, 28 May 2017

Person.png Ellie Reeves Facebook TwitterRdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
(Politician, Barrister)
Ellie Reeves1.jpg
Parachuted in at Lewisham West and Penge

Ellie Reeves, a barrister specialising in employment law.[1] and Blairite former member of Labour's National Executive Committee, is married to John Cryer MP (chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party).[2]

She is the younger sister of former Shadow Cabinet member Rachel Reeves MP, who refused to serve under Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn.[3]

On 26 April 2017, Ellie Reeves was selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for the safe Labour seat at Lewisham West and Penge in the UK/2017 General Election.[4]

NEC Vice-Chair

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:

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.[6]

Voted off

On 27 September 2016, a meeting of the National Executive Committee attended by CLP representative Ann Black recorded:

Normally the Vice-Chair moves up to Chair and the next longest-serving member becomes Vice-Chair, but nothing now is normal. Ellie Reeves, Vice-Chair last year, was not re-elected to the NEC and Keith Vaz, next in line, said he would not throw his hat in the ring at the moment. There were nominations for Andy Kerr and Glenis Willmott MEP as Chair, and Glenis was elected by 18 votes to 17. I voted for her, as few leaders of the European PLP serve for long enough to become Chair, and in the year of Brexit and consequent upheaval it sends a powerful message of solidarity and reconciliation. Andy Kerr will be Vice-Chair and can expect to succeed as Chair next year, giving him two years as an NEC officer.[7]

Many thanks to our Patrons who cover ~2/3 of our hosting bill. Please join them if you can.


References

  1. ↑ "Barrister at Monaco Solicitors"
  2. ↑ "Bid for re-election to the NEC"
  3. ↑ "MP Tom Watson finds new love after break up of marriage"
  4. ↑ "Former Labour official Ellie Reeves selected for safe seat in London"
  5. ↑ "Comment by Jeremy Owen"
  6. ↑ "Comment by Nick Diamantis"
  7. ↑ "Ann Black's reports from NEC meetings"
Retrieved from "https://wikispooks.com/w/index.php?title=Ellie_Reeves&oldid=114485"