KitNotes

Dear Micheal,

I’m writing to ask you not to stand for Labour leader.

Now, you might think that I’m a John McDonnell supporter. And you’d be right. I think that it’s important that not only is there a leadership contest, but that there is a challenge from the left, which reinvigorates the party and can draw people in, and rebuild Labour as a socialist, campaigning party.

During the course of the campaign, I’ve seen John manage to bring back to Labour the very people it should represent - workers, young people, people facing oppression. The campaign already has the backing of several major unions and big tendencies of members in other unions. John’s campaign is bringing together socialists and progressives who want to see Labour take a socialist direction and put solidarity and socialism back into Labour.

Of course, you claim that John won’t get the parliamentary support. Well, there are several MPs who have already given their support to John, and more are on the way, from what I’ve heard. But MPs, as far as I know, can nominate more than one candidate, and since the election for Labour leader is based on the electoral college of members, unions and the PLP, it isn’t just about Westminster.

Please, stand down, and give John a clear run.

Yours,

Kit
Disabilities Officer, LRC Socialist Youth Network
Member, Twickenham CLP

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Marsha-Jane has also written to him as well.