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The constitution and standing orders vote to approve or reject the newest version closes in 2 hours.

Constitution available at: Constitution | Your Party

Standing Orders available at: Standing Orders | Your Party

Sorry for being lack of news, but here's a recap of the conference. Big votes at the end, some drama about expulsions.

Reminder voting for constitution and standing orders closes 20:00 tonight.

I have just received an email which notifies of the official opening of your party. It comes with a new YouTube channel and video with Jeremy Corbyn which appears to confirm everyone is on the same page again.

Introduction Video | Jeremy Corbyn

He clarifies "Our role is not to control [the party]", saying that after the first conference they will rightfully hand over control to the elected leaders.

Zarah Sultana posted on twitter showing support for the people led movement. It's unclear how this will progress, but it's good to see consolidation instead of fragmentation.

If you're interested in the open letter, it's available here: https://www.ourparty.org.uk/#openletter

According to this report there is another movement growing, seeking to take over leadership of your party from the MP's. The general gist is that they believe that a true grassroots movement should be community organised, not headed by powerful leaders.

I am dubious of the wisdom in this move, because it seems that it may disperse the swell of power building behind the party by tying it up in further committees, votes, and assignment of duty that has already been delaying the establishment. But I guess when the chaos struck, everyone saw it as an opportunity to reform the party in their own image, and maybe it truly will be the path to a class led movement.

What do you think?

Your party just sent out an email updating everyone yesterday, the main points are below.

Timeline at a glance:

• September: Membership opens, first draft documents published and regional assemblies start.
• October: Assemblies continue, draft documents revised, online vote on party name.
• November: Delegates selected, amendments submitted, founding conference takes place.

Sign up to become a facilitator organising and running regional assemblies here.

Talks about rallying the left against Nigel Farage and coalition building without compromising on values.

The activist group rs21 is running a couple events discussing the direction of the party in London (14/09) and Manchester (27/09) this month. Might be a good way to get to know your local Your Party members!

For those who aren't familiar with rs21 they describe themselves as:

Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century (rs21) is an ecosocialist, feminist, anti-racist and anti-imperialist organisation based in Britain.

See the full info here:

Events | rs21

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35675441

📣📣 Extra venue secured for Your Party South London! 📣 📣

https://bit.ly/Overspill

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/50941322

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/52505884

The Labour Party could have made the case for a humane immigration system that treats refugees with dignity. Instead it has fanned the flames of racism and emboldened the far right.

I don't know if there is an official campaign as the title says, but exciting stuff!