Labour democracy task force launches its plan
The Labour Democracy Task Force has put out its draft response to the Labour Party's review of structure, arguing that Labour conference must become a place of real debate, rank-and-file input, and decision-making. The Task Force is now offering speakers to constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) and union branches, and appealing for sponsors. The Labour Party's influx of new members since May 2010 has reached 50,000 - more than one-third of the (very low) old membership figure before May. Although, by all reports, not many of the 50,000 are hard left-wingers,. the influx has increased life in many...