I strongly support the move in principle, but there are serious questions about the practical implications for standing orders, data and income.
Those calling for a wholesale review of the national selection rules should put forward alternatives better than the arrangements we have currently in place.
There is a danger that we will focus the new programme on technical skills, when what we really lack are the “soft skills” needed to maintain a voluntary organisation.
Once explained, I immediately understood the need to change – but also the need to explain that change to our volunteers if we were going to make it a success.
Alternative Bank Holiday fare to more on Corbyn and Momentum.
The rights of incumbents should be balanced against the aspirations of new applicants. Here’s how we manage it in West Kent.
If we are to be a truly national Party, we must have in place a structure which enables us to hear, absorb and reflect the views of the entire United Kingdom.
Our survey suggest that these new members are moderate, politically engaged and (with encouragement) could reinvigorate our Associations.
To continue to succeed, we must restore not only mass membership but mass activism.
We hear the cry that “better people” should enter politics. But is it any wonder that many of the people we need decide it is not worth the sacrifice?
And here’s how to improve our waterways.
Are the taxpayers of Kent best served by financing so many council buildings, senior officers, councillors and portfolio holders – all drawing salaries and allowances?
“Good old Nigel” is often doing “one more term” because he thinks there is no-one else, whereas in reality no-one else will come forward until “Good old Nigel” retires.
The building block for every victory is simply boots on the ground. Without gathering that vital data, there can be no targeted campaigning. This is the difference we make.