Without many left independants, I am supporting the GRA slate for the NEC elections later this Month.  Amongst the list are some progressives, they are a better choice than Labour first, although there are some decent people amongst them.  What I will guarantee is that I will stand next time for the NEC as a progressive and left-winger, which I am proud of. .  It is the case that the Labour First slate needs more experience and the GRA has got stale and needs more younger people and people from the left.  This will be a close election and I do hope we have a debate about the direction to a more progressive wing.  I would also like to see less personality politics!!

With regards to all

John Wiseman
PPC Westmorland and Lonsdale
Unite Shop Steward and Branch official