PR biggest issue at conference again
We're delighted that at least 140 CLPs have submitted motions to conference calling for Proportional Representation.
This is huge. It means there's more demand for this policy change than any other for an unprecedented second year running.
It is down to the work and energy of members from all over the UK that we have achieved this: making the case for PR and proposing motions in branches and CLPs. Thank you.
370 CLPs - about 60% of all the CLPs in the country - now have policy in favour of PR. With a majority of affiliated unions in favour of electoral reform, we're excited about what this could mean in Liverpool.
It’s time now to gear up for conference and make First Past the Post history.
PR conference motions most popular among CLPs for a second year running.
By Katie Neame
At least 140 local Labour parties have backed conference motions calling for Labour to support a switch to a proportionally representative electoral system, making it the most popular issue among local parties for the second year running.
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