Internal Ballots – 2023
Please see the details of each position being elected below as well as the internal ballot timetable.
To put your name forward and submit a statement for any of these positions or submit a nomination on behalf of a CLP or affiliated organisation please submit via the Party’s Democracy Portal.
Please note that only CLP Secretaries or Chairs will be able to submit a nomination on behalf of their CLP or relevant equalities branch.
Please also find below, links to the Internal Election Code of Conduct
National Executive Committee (NEC)
The NEC is the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party. The primary purpose of the NEC is to provide strategic direction for the Party as a whole and to work in partnership with the Party’s representatives in Parliament, the devolved administrations and local government to secure the Party’s objectives across the country
Socialist Society Representative (Division II)
There is one position to be elected in this section
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by one socialist society.
- elected by all socialist society delegates to Conference.
- 2 year term.
Trade Union Representatives (Division I)
There thirteen position to be elected in this section, at least six must be women
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by one affiliated trade union
- elected by all trade union delegates to Conference.
- 2 year term.
Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC)
The CAC is responsible for running our Annual Conference. The committee meets throughout the year ensuring that Annual Conference not only meets its constitutional requirements but is also an enjoyable and welcoming event for all.
CAC General Section
There are five positions to be elected in this section, at least two must be women.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least five CLPs or one affiliated organisation.
- elected by all delegates to Conference.
- 2 year term.
CAC CLP Representatives
There are two positions to be elected in this section, at least one must be a woman.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least five CLPs.
- elected by annual conference delegates.
- 2 year term
National Constitutional Committee (NCC)
The NCC overseas the disciplinary process within the party, determining cases put to them by the NEC. This important committee is made up of 25 members in total that is split into three sections.
NCC Division I – Trade Unions
There are four members to be elected to this section, three must be women
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least one trade union
- elected by trade union delegates to Conference.
- 3 year term.
NCC Division II – Socialist Societies
There is one member to be elected to this section.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least one socialist society
- elected by socialist society delegates to Conference.
- 3 year term
NCC Division III – CLPs
There are five members to be elected to this section at least two must be women.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least 5 CLPs.
- elected by CLP delegates to Conference.
- 3 year term.
National Women’s Committee
The National Women’s Committee leads on political work relating to women members, organises women members, builds the Labour Party amongst women across the country and strengthens the voice and presence of women throughout the Labour Party.
NWC CLP Section
There are six members to be elected to this section.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least 5 CLPs.
- elected by CLP delegates to Labour Party Women’s Conference
- 2 year term.
NWC Trade Union Section
There are six members to be elected to this section.
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least one affiliated trade union.
- elected by trade union delegates to Labour Party Women’s Conference
- 2 year term.
NWC Socialist Societies Representative
There is one member elected to this section
- must have at least 12 months continuous membership.
- nominated by at least one affiliated socialist society.
- elected by socialist society delegates to Labour Party Women’s Conference
- 2 year term.
Timetable
The below timetable is for the NEC, CAC and NCC and National Women’s Committee
| Date | Event |
| Friday 13 January 2023 | CLP Nominations Open |
| 12 noon, Friday 31 March 2023 | Closing date for candidate statements |
| 12 noon, Friday 23 June 2023 | Nominations Deadline |
| Friday 6 October 2023 – Saturday 7 October 2023 | Labour Party Women’s Conference 2023 |
| Sunday 8 October 2023 – Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Annual Conference 2023 |
National Executive Committee (NEC)
Links to the current nominations total for all positions being elected to the NEC.
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Current Nominations
Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC)
Links to the submitted statements and the current nominations total for all positions being elected to the CAC.
National Constitutional Committee (NCC)
Links to the submitted statements and the current nominations total for all positions being elected to the NCC.
National Women’s Committee (NWC)
Links to the submitted statements and the current nominations total for all positions being elected to the NWC.
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Candidate Statements
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Current Nominations