Formby’s likely roadmap for fixing Labour’s disciplinary process
One of the most misleading aspects of recent uproars about the Labour Party is frustration – on the part of those making complaints and the subjects of complaints alike – […]
Tag Archives: McNicol
Iain McNicol’s leaving-do tonight
Former Labour General Secretary Iain McNicol’s leaving do is tonight (Tues). There is certainly no reason whatever to think that what has been described as the ‘must-miss event of the […]
Key Watson ally finally suspended from Labour, say Sandwell members
Derek Rowley, the Secretary of Labour’s Local Campaign Forum (LCF) in the West Midlands borough of Sandwell, has been the subject of serious allegations from Labour members and council employees […]
GenSec-tipped Emilie Oldknow steps down from Labour HQ role
Emilie Oldknow, Labour’s Executive Director – Governance, Membership & Party Services, has announced she is quitting her post. In an email to colleagues, she said that she is leaving in […]
GS candidate Hilder on his ‘manifesto’
Labour General Secretary candidate Paul Hilder has taken an unusual approach to his application. Perhaps as a response to his status as a long-odds outside prospect, Hilder has set out […]
Excl: 17 more NEC members incl Momentum back Formby as candidacy nears critical mass
No fewer than seventeen of Labour’s ruling NEC (National Executive Committee) have already backed Unite’s Jennie Formby for the position of General Secretary when incumbent Iain McNicol steps down, following […]
Timetable for selection of new Labour GenSec
The timetable for the selection of the new Labour General Secretary to replace the departing Iain McNicol will be as follows: The SKWAWKBOX needs your support. This blog is provided […]
Labour GenSec will remain appointed – McNicol’s departure shows why it must
Since the announcement last week of Iain McNicol’s resignation, there have been calls from both wings of the party for the position of General Secretary to become an elected one. […]
Excl: the refusal that triggered sudden McNicol resignation announcement
Labour’s announcement of the resignation of General Secretary Iain McNicol on Friday – although the negotiations had started last Tuesday, as the SKWAWKBOX exclusively revealed – has been described […]
Excl: McNicol resignation drama began Tuesday
Iain McNicol’s resignation has just been announced – but is not brand new. The S*n is claiming McNicol had a ‘visit’ from Corbyn this afternoon to tell him he was […]