July 7, 2016  

Branch Votes to Back Party Leadership

YESTERDAY THE BRANCH declared its overwhelming support for the Party leadership by passing a resolution stating: “Tamar Valley Labour Party pledges its support to Jeremy Corbyn in his role as the democratically elected leader of the Labour Party.”

Right Hon Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Party Leader

Local Party pledges its support to Leader, Jeremy Corbyn

The vote and debate about leadership of the Party formed the centrepiece in a packed evening meeting, held on Wednesday 6th July.

Participants took part in a wide ranging debate about the leadership as well as the present and future direction of the Party. Views both for and against the motion were debated enthusiastically by many of those present. The outcome of the vote was 22 in support, 2 against and 5 abstentions.

The second part of the resolution underlined the “important role” the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) has on matters concerning the leadership. Whilst stressing the PLP should operate “in accordance with the Party rules.”

The resolution will now be forwarded to the Labour Party General Secretary and other interested parties.

Following the mass resignation of MPs from the shadow cabinet last week, the issue of Party Leadership has topped the agenda at Labour Branch meetings up and down the country. Branches have, in the main, backed the current leadership.

2 responses to “Branch Votes to Back Party Leadership”

  1. attillathepun says :

    This was the motion that was passed:

    “The Tamar Valley Labour Party Branch pledges its support to Jeremy Corbyn in his role as democratically elected leader of the Labour Party.

    We understand that members of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) do have an important role within the party and have every right to address their concerns including on matters regarding the leadership of the Labour Party in accordance with the party rules.”

    This shifts the emphasis a little from as posted above. Support was clear for Jeremy but also recognised the absolute right of the PLP to address their concerns. That was the motion that was voted on. There was support for the stance taken by the PLP both in the meeting as well as in earlier exchanges of emails with the chair. But, as you say, in the meeting there was support for Mr Corbyn.

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