Wide backing for Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi and the Grassroots 5

This is a list of some of the many people backing Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi and the rest of the Grassroots 5 for the NEC Election.

Use your votes when the ballot opens. This is now expected to happen on Aug 3.

UPDATED Aug 2, 1.30pm

Some of the respected socialists backing Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi and the other four left candidates

Jeremy Corbyn MP

“The kind of brave, determined person we need on our national executive…”
Watch the video of Jeremy calling for support for Naomi and the other four

John McDonnell MP
“With her experience and socialist commitment, Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi will be the strong voice members now need on the NEC. Please vote for her and the Grassroots5 candidates”

Diane Abbott MP
“I am very pleased to support Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi as part of the left slate for Labour’s NEC elections. We need more strong women socialists and fighters to stand up to this rotten government, and Naomi definitely fits the bill. Vote for the Grassroots 5 in the NEC election.”

Richard Burgon MP
“I’m backing the Grassroots 5 slate for Labour’s NEC. They are standing on a platform of a more democratic party and for a Labour Party that always takes the side of trade unions.”

Ian Lavery MP
“We need bold and transformative policies that will change people’s lives. Naomi and the rest of the Grassroots candidates for Labour’s NEC are the people to put these forward.”

Beth Winter MP
“I’m proud to endorse the #Grassroots5 for #LabourNEC
🗳 Please vote: Jess Barnard; Gemma Bolton; Yasmine Dar; Mish Rahman; Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi”

Christine Blower (Labour peer, former NUT general secretary)
“Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi is just the sort of principled, courageous campaigner the party needs. I’m supporting her and the Grassroots5 slate for their political experience and perspective. I hope you will too.”

TSSA
“The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association are delighted to support the Grassroots5 slate for Labour’s National Executive Committee. We need good strong socialists who will work tirelessly to achieve the very best for all Labour members.”

Andy Kerr (CWU Deputy General Secretary)

“My best wishes to all the Grassroots5 candidates in this election.”

 

Ruth Hayes (Chair Labour Women Leading, personal capacity)

“Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi is a longstanding and dedicated campaigner who will champion democracy and respect. Please support her and Grassroots5 for Labour’s NEC.”

Jumbo Chan (Co-Founder Socialist Campaign Group of Labour Councillors personal capacity)
“Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi campaigns fearlessly for peace, democracy and common decency. Please support her and the Grassroots5 team – powerful voices for members on the NEC.”

Nadia Jama Labour (NEC CLP rep)
“I know that Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi will fight on the NEC for the radical socialist agenda needed to address the crises facing us all. She will champion democracy in the party and the sovereignty of conference. Vote Grassroots5!”

Rachel Garnham (vice-chair CLPD, former NEC CLP rep)
“Naomi is exactly what we need as an NEC member; fearless and energetic against all kinds of oppressors; a brave strong voice focused on justice. I’ve worked with Naomi since I was on the NEC myself. Her principles make her a strong grassroots champion.”Juliet Jacques (Writer/filmmaker)

Juliet Jacques (Writer/filmmaker)
“Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi is a thoughtful, kind-hearted socialist and a fearless fighter for social justice. Just the kind of person our politics needs. I am delighted to support Naomi as part of the left slate for Labour’s NEC elections.”

Reederwan Craayenstein (Labour Black Socialists, anti-Apartheid activist)

“I endorse Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi for Labour’s NEC because of her integrity, honesty, decency, courage and virtue. Vote #Grassroots5 to promote transparency and accountability and help to heal the party.”

The following prominent figures endorsed Naomi’s nomination right at the beginning of the campaign:

Miriam Margolyes

Maxine Peake

Andrew Feinstein (Anti-Apartheid campaigner, former ANC MP and author)

Louise Regan (Co-chair, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, NEU National Officer, personal capacity):

Each said: “I’m backing Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi for Labour National Executive Committee. Please support Grassroots5 candidates. Strong voices for members and party democracy.”

The 13 organisations supporting the Grassroots 5 are:

Campaign for Labour Party Democracy

Campaign for Socialism

Jewish Voice for Labour

Kashmiris for Labour

Labour Assembly Against Austerity

Labour Black Socialists

Labour Briefing (Co-op)

Labour CND

Labour Representation Committee

Labour Women Leading

Northern England Labour Left

Red Labour

Welsh Labour Grassroots

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Comments (3)

  • Mike Kennard says:

    I have seen a report that Momentum have withdrawn their support for Naomi. Is this true?

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    • Mike Cushman says:

      yes but every other group continues to support the Grassroots5 including Naomi.

      Please vote for Naomi and the whole Grassroots5

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  • Kuhnberg says:

    Momentum backtracks on including her on its progressive slate by calling a second ballot. No surprises there. Thanks, John Landsman and Momentum; your part in the defenestration of Corbyn & the left will not be forgotten or forgiven.

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