Welcome to our June newsletter. We're not letting the lack of summer sun get us down at LWN; instead we're organising a host of great events to keep the cold weather blues away.
A message from LWN Chair Jo Cox
At this years annual fundraiser, we learnt how dangerously persuasive Stella Creasy MP can be when she has a microphone in her hand, we learnt that in part thanks to LWN the number of talented women winning for Labour just keeps growing (thanks for inspiring us with your personal story, Emma Lewell-Buck MP) and from Lisa Nandy MP we learnt that just 35 women have been in the cabinet since the 1920s, so our work is not yet done. We also saw just what it looks like when a virtual ribbon is virtually cut - and you can too, by checking out our shiny new website at www.lwn.org.uk.
Thanks to everyone for helping us raise some £8000. As you know it costs each graduate just £135 for an LWN training weekend, but with the subsidy that our fundraising allows each individual actually gets £1,000 worth of investment. Every penny counts when it comes to our fundraising. More money means we can do more to support more Labour women make their voices heard in our Party.
Scottish Political Conference - June 22nd
We’re excited to announce our first Scottish Political conference, in partnership with the Scottish Fabians and the Scottish Co-operative Party. The conference is a one day event that focuses on participation, power and how we can renew our democracy.
The event comprises two parts: in the morning LWN will host a programme for women to promote greater participation of women in public and political life; in the afternoon Scottish Fabians will host a policy conference looking at political power and how decision making can be brought closer to people and democracy can be renewed to place people at its heart.
Join us for discussion, debate, training and a keynote speech from Johann Lamont MSP, Scottish Labour Party Leader. You can find more details about the event and book tickets here.
Dates for your diary
Political Day (North)
September 14th, Manchester
After the phenomenal success of our first political day we’re heading to Manchester for our inaugural Northern Political Day. There'll be sessions on what a Labour government will need to do to regenerate the north of England, what the Party's offer in our heartlands at the next election needs to be and how the women of the Irish Labour Party ran a successful campaign for legal quotas, as well as much, much more. We'll be announcing the line-up of speakers and how to book soon so keep an eye on the website.
Aspiring Candidate Training
Although the weather tells a different story, we’re over half way through the year - but we still have three of our famous weekend training events to deliver before the year is out, and our graduates agree that it’s time well spent.
31st August-1st September, Glasgow
26th-27th October, Watford
7th-8th December, Leeds
Find out more about the training and how to apply on our website.
Upcoming Selections
Everyone at LWN would like to offer their congratulations to our graduate Julie Tickridge on her selection as PPC for Weaver Vale.
If you want to join Julie and other LWN graduates as PPCs the below selections are currently open.
BROXTOWE
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Fri 21 Jun 2013Noon
Shortlisting Interviews: Sun 14 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sat 03 Aug 2013
Procedure Secretary: Peter Bone
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
East Midlands Regional Office on 0115 943 1777
SOUTH EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Fri 21 Jun 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Sat 06 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sat 27 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Dick Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
SOUTH THANET
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Fri 21 Jun 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Fri 12 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Fri 26 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Alan Poole
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
South East Regional Office on 0118 923 9400
BURNLEY
AWS SELECTION
Applications Close: Sat 22 Jun 2013Noon
Shortlisting Interviews: Wed 10 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Fri 26 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Peter Kenyon
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
North West Regional Office on 0192 557 4913
MORECAMBE & LUNESDALE
AWS SELECTION
Applications Close: Tue 25 Jun 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Sat 13 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Thu 25 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Tina Clifford
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
North West Regional Office on 0192 557 4913
FOREST OF DEAN
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Fri 28 Jun 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Fri 12 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sun 28 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Bruce Hogan
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
South West Regional Office on 0117 972 9440
CHELMSFORD
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Mon 1 Jul 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Mon 15 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sat 27 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Maurice Austin
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
NORTH NORFOLK
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Mon 1 Jul 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Wed 17 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sun 28 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Mike Gates
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
ROCHFORD & SOUTHEND EAST
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Mon 1 Jul 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Mon 15 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sat 27 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Martin Berry
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
SOUTH NORFOLK
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Mon 1 Jul 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Mon 15 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Fri 26 Jul 2013
Procedure Secretary: Nicola Fowler
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
HUNTINGDON
OPEN SELECTION
Applications Close: Tue 2 Jul 2013
Shortlisting Interviews: Tue 23 Jul 2013
Final Hustings and Count: Sat 10 Aug 2013
Procedure Secretary: Ann Beevor
Email: [email protected]
Candidates who have submitted applications may purchase membership lists from
Eastern Regional Office on 0127 962 5860
Work in the Labour Movement
Labour Party Policy Advisor - Work and Pensions
Duration: Fixed term contract until one month after the next General Election
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closes on June 27th
Details here
Local Organiser for Amber Valley
Duration: fixed term contract for 12 months
Working pattern: 2.5 days per week
Salary: £9,750 (gross) per annum
Closes on June 21st
Details here
Diary Manager and Caseworker, for Seema Malhotra MP (Feltham and Heston)
Salary: Within IPSA guidelines and dependent on experience
Closes on 24 June 2013
Senior Caseworker, for Luciana Berger MP (Liverpool Wavertree)
Location: Liverpool Wavertree Constituency Office (Stoneycroft)
Salary: Within IPSA guidelines and dependent on experience
Closes on 21 June 2013
Local Organiser, for Oxford Labour
Location: Oxford Labour office in Cowley
Salary: Pro-rata to £22,000 for 4 - 5 days per week
Closes on 21 June 2013
Political Assistant to Labour Group, for Leicestershire County Council
Location: Leicester
Salary: £29,295 to £31,629 PA (Grade 11)
Closes on 26 June 2013
Media & Public Relations Officer, for Derek Vaughan MEP (Wales)
Location: Cardiff or Wrexham
Salary: Competitive salary in line with European Parliamentary pay scales. Part-time (17.5hrs per week)
Closes on 21 June 2013