As the SKWAWKBOX reported earlier this afternoon, CLPD’s (Campaign for Labour Party Democracy) AGM debated a motion to support Unite’s Jennie Formby for the position of Labour Party General Secretary – and to ask other left candidates to stand aside to ensure a left woman wins the vital role.
The vote passed comfortably, although not overwhelmingly. An attempted amendment that would have essentially neutered the motion was defeated.
The full wording of the motion is below:
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