Where next for Labour?

27.05.10 - Helen Symons

Thank you to everyone who turned out and voted Labour on 6 May and campaigned for a Labour Government.

Obviously, we were devastated that Labour lost its majority in Parliament, and that many Labour candidates who were strong supporters of working people lost out.

However, we also know that union campaigners made a real difference in this election. It was down to the hard work of union members supporting Labour candidates that we held on to many seats - and every single Labour MP will make a difference in holding this new coalition government to account.

We're ready to stand up for jobs, workers' rights and public services when the coalition puts them at risk.

Tell us what you want the Labour party to be like? How do we strengthen and renew the party? Tell us here:

http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/wherenext 

We know that the coalition Government has already cut over £6 billion in public spending - putting thousands of jobs at risk. They want to cut many families' tax credits and cancel child trust funds - making life harder for working families. And they've even cancelled funding for 40,000 jobs for young people.

With a coalition programme like that in place, it's crucial that we have a strong, united Labour party that can hold them to account and come back fighting at the next election. That's why the Labour leadership election is so important in debating the future of the party.

We want to hear your thoughts on where next for the party. Share your thoughts with us here:

http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/wherenext

The Labour leadership election is a crucial opportunity to rebuild and renew the party and make sure we're fighting fit for the work ahead. It's a chance for the party to have a healthy debate about the future - and we need to make sure that our voices are heard during it.

Where do you think the Labour party should go from here? How can we organise better? What policies do you want to see candidates for the leadership putting forward? What are the core values that bind us as a Labour party within the wider Labour movement? Share your vision with us, and we'll make sure that it's part of the debate about the future:

http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/wherenext

In these hard economic times, Labour needs to be stronger than ever.

Helen

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