Mandatory reselection

As the FBU is again affiliated to the Labour Party, it is essential that the FBUs position on Labour Party policy is made clear.

Conference condemns any Labour Party Member of Parliament who attempts to de-stabilise the Labour Party and who seeks to return the Party to a pro-austerity position.

Conference notes that under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party is being returned to a Labour Party that truly represents the working class.

Therefore, Conference agrees that MPs should not assume that their elected position is a ‘job for life’. They represent their constituency but ultimately they are selected by and accountable to their Constituency Labour Party.

To ensure democratic accountability and the rights of party members to select candidates that reflect their views, Conference supports the need for mandatory reselection of Labour Party MPs in each Parliament as essential.