Join us for an LGBT+ Labour campaign day in Batley and Spen on Sunday 27th June!

We'll be out knocking doors for Labour's candidate, Kim Leadbeater, ahead of the by-election on Thursday 1st July.

We will be meeting at Batley train station at midday before walking over to the nearby campaign office. If you want to arrive a little later, we'll be setting off from the campaign office at 12.30pm. The address is 29 Wellington St, Batley, WF17 5HU.

All are welcome, and training will be given to anyone who feels they need it.

We hope you will be able to join us and help Kim Leadbeater defeat the Conservatives, the far-right candidates and George Galloway.

You will not be admitted to the AGM unless you have registered and are eligible.

You can register here.

Nominations for the committee positions and eligibility to stand

All of the committee positions for LGBT+ Labour Scotland are up for election at the AGM:

• Co-Chair (Open Place)
• Co-Chair (Women's Place)*
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Membership Officer
• Communications Officer
• Campaigns and Prides Officer
• Fundraising and Events Officer
• Trade Union Liaison Officer
• Women's Officer*
• Trans Officer*

Starred roles can only be filled and voted for in the relevant caucus.

In order to stand for committee positions, you have to have been a fully paid-up member of LGBT+ Labour on or before 4th April 2021.

Caucus representatives will be elected within caucus groups.

Nominations for committee may be accompanied with a personal statement of up to 200 words, which will be included in the paperwork for the AGM.

Nominations for committee need to be received by Saturday 19th June 2021, 11am. To nominate yourself you need to email [email protected]with your name, the position and your optional statement.

Nominations received after this deadline will not be taken forward to the AGM.

Motions

As part of the AGM we will discuss and vote on policy motions and any amendments to the standing orders. 

Motions should be submitted in the following format:

• Title
• This AGM notes
• This AGM believes
• This AGM resolves

Submissions of policy motions and standing order amendments need to be received by  Saturday 19th June 2021. To submit a motion you need to email [email protected]

Policy motions will be shared ahead of the AGM to allow for any amendments which should be submitted in advance, the deadline for submitting amendments to policy motions will be communicated when the text of the motions are shared.

Accessibility 

We want to ensure that the AGM is fully accessible to all, so please do contact us via [email protected]​​ if we can provide materials in a particular format to ensure you can take a full part in the AGM such as Braille or large print.  

We look forward to seeing as many members as possible at the AGM and if you have any questions please email them to [email protected]