NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 2 December 2025 This was the first meeting after conference and, as usual, the opportunity to plan for the year ahead. Vice-chair Peter Wheeler welcomed members, and the NEC observed a moment’s silence in memory of former MP Mark Fisher and […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. NEC at Conference, 27 September / 1 October 2025 The best place to judge the success of any conference is actually from outside the bubble, in the real world and in the mainstream and social media. Below I’ve included NEC notes, a few personal impressions […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 16 September 2025 Ellie Reeves thanked the NEC for supporting her as party chair, as she now moves to the post of solicitor-general, and expressed gratitude to Angela Rayner for her brilliant service. Members paid tribute to the memory of Nicky […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. The next regular NEC meeting is on Tuesday 16 September but here is an update on the last hectic week, starting with an unplanned and unwanted deputy leadership election. Despite the mistake which led to her downfall Angela Rayner commanded respect and affection across the […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 22 July 2025 The prime minister Keir Starmer, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and justice secretary Shabana Mahmood all gave updates, thanking the NEC for their support and hard work and reminding us of how much the Labour government has already […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 20 May 2025 First, thank you for the many messages following the May elections. Against a background of disappointing results the chair Ellie Reeves thanked those NEC members who led campaigning, and the party staff who as always went above and […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. The chair Ellie Reeves welcomed members, and Luke Akehurst gave a eulogy for former NEC member and Hackney councillor Peter Kenyon. A discussion on national women’s conference will be held in May. General secretary Hollie Ridley updated the NEC on preparations for council elections and […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. Before the next full NEC meeting on Tuesday 25 March, here is a round-up of recent activities – as always, comments and questions are welcome. National Women’s Committee, 4 March 2025 The meeting paid tribute to Anneliese Dodds for her work as minister for women […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. The chair Ellie Reeves welcomed members to the first meeting of 2025 and thanked Wendy Nichols for all her work for the party as she leaves for the Lords. John Prescott’s funeral would be held on Thursday, and tributes were paid to long-serving Bury member […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. Before the next full NEC meeting on Tuesday 28 January, here is a round-up of recent activities – as always, comments and questions are welcome. National Policy Forum, 22 January 2025 The NPF met for the first time since July 2023. Ellie Reeves MP was […]