NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 25 June 2026 This was a special meeting to agree the process for electing a new leader after Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Like everyone else I’ve been following developments on social media, including candidates, timetables and procedures and various leaked […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 19 May 2026 The chair Shabana Mahmood led tributes to former MPs Phil Woolas and Tony Worthington and to Jeremy Beecham, Newcastle councillor for 55 years and chair of the NEC in 2005/2006. I remember Jeremy with affection as always fair, […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 24 March 2026 The NEC met in Downing Street and vice-chair Peter Wheeler, deputising for Shabana Mahmood, welcomed members. Tributes were paid to former general secretary David Triesman, cancer campaigner Nathaniel Dye, Tony Blair’s longtime agent John Burton, former MPs Phil […]
NB a pdf version of this report is available here. National Executive Committee Meeting, 20 January 2026 Vice-chair Peter Wheeler, deputising for Shabana Mahmood, welcomed members to the meeting. Aimy Saunders of UNISON replaces Maggi Ferncombe, and Mick Whelan of ASLEF has retired. To establish the line of succession for NEC vice-chair and chair the […]
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 […]