You have until 5pm today to vote Grassroots5 for Labour’s NEC!
A “Thank You” message from Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi
At 5 pm today, Tuesday August 30, ballots close in the 2022 elections for positions on the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee, among them nine seats for representatives of ordinary members in the constituencies.
If you read this before 5pm and have not yet cast your vote for me, Gemma Bolton, Yasmine Dar, Mish Rahman and Jess Barnard, use this postcode finder.
Check here if you need help finding your ballot form.
It’s not clear when the results will be announced.
Whatever the outcome, huge thanks are due to every one of the 13 organisations that have worked together for many exhausting weeks in an exemplary show of unity, promoting me and the other Grassroots5 candidates. We put differences aside and focused on the big picture – rallying maximum votes for CLP reps who can be relied upon to speak out for socialist policies and members’ democracy.
I also want to thank the individual socialist campaigners who put their weight and their names behind the campaign. See below for a full list.
Whether or not all five of us get elected, given the critical state of politics in this country, we now have a responsibility to continue working together in the fight for a better future. Enough is Enough, and the burgeoning grassroots campaigns over the cost of living, food, energy and housing, health and the environment, equality, human rights and justice for refugees, show that we have many potential allies within and outside the party who deserve our solidarity and support.
Another world is possible!
Individuals and organisations backing Grassroots5.
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 (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)
“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