Yet it is meant as an illustration to the party that it can benefit from the constructive co-operation of regular party members at every level.

With Mark's diligence, talent and hard work, we will all benefit.

Grassroots members will benefit from the reduced likelihood of their activism being negated by small, high profile mistakes at the centre of the party.

The upper echelons will benefit from fewer media hits derailing attention from a focus on government and policy.

The union movement will benefit from a clear voice on the NEC mandated to ensure that party spending is as diligently scrutinised as party fundraising and that their valuable contributions are not wasted.

And we will all benefit from a greater confidence from donors that they will be appreciated for what they are and that there will be no undue benefit or drawback from their support. Donors large and small generally seek our gratitude, not our favours.

If you are prepared to support Mark, you will find his statement and contact details here.
http://www.labourhome.org/story/2008/1/14/9499/63527
Mark's political CV can be found here.
http://www.labourhome.org/story/2008/1/18/132234/186

Apart from Jack and Mark, I haven't heard of any other candidates seeking nominations for this post, but in the spirit of Labourhome, all are welcome to use these pages to promote their candidacies.

Please do contact your CLP secretary as soon as possible, and of course let us know if your CLP or affilated organisation votes to back Mark.

If you can help us organise this campaign, please get in touch and your support will be doubly welcome.

Many thanks,

Alex Hilton
Editor, www.labourhome.org
07985 384 859
alexhilton@gmail.com