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| − | '''Ellie Reeves''' | + | '''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> |
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| + | 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> | ||
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| − | * Peter Willsman<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC/posts/1206264962751813?comment_id=1208771945834448 "Comment by Jeremy Owen"]</ref> | + | * Peter Willsman<ref>''[https://www.facebook.com/Ellie4NEC/posts/1206264962751813?comment_id=1208771945834448 "Comment by Jeremy Owen"]''</ref> |
===Censoring social media=== | ===Censoring social media=== | ||
| − | Nick Diamantis added: Sorry Ellie but backing [https://www.facebook.com/luke.akehurst.35 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 [https://www.facebook.com/luke.akehurst.35 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> |
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Ellie Reeves a former member of Labour's National Executive Committee[1] is married to John Cryer MP (chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party).[2] She is a barrister specialising in employment law.[3]
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.[4]
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[5]
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]
