Women's Conference 2022
This took place online on 19 and 20 March. Our delegate was Jane Elliott. Here's her report:
This was the second Women’s Conference held solely on line. There are huge advantages of accessibility, economics, safety and comfort, but there are obviously not the networking opportunities that some delegates value, although there was a zoom ‘networking opportunity, over one lunch time.
The technical aspect of running the Conference was near flawless, and deserves huge congratulations for that alone.
Delegates vote on the areas for discussion, and CLPs then contribute to the motions on that subject area. Conference Committee, with the CLPs who submit them, then make them into composite motions.
Unfortunately (for me at least), the issue of Proportional Representation, although on the long list, did not get enough votes to go forward to the short list. Possibly because, superficially at least, it does not look an important issue relevant to women, although I believe it is.
The composite motions were all approved by healthy majorities, and were on the following subjects:
As before, the conference was uplifting and depressing in equal measure. It was wonderful to hear from some of Labour’s articulate, intelligent and passionate women Shadow Ministers, MPs, councillors and other women members. It was depressing to hear about the terrible effects of this current government and political climate on women’s lives, and how far women still have to go to achieve full equality of opportunity and fairness. We can vote on motions again and again, but we can’t do anything if we’re not in power, and these women deserve to be.
What was especially striking was the statement of Harriet Harman, who said that the only way the Labour Party was going to get a woman leader was to have an all-woman short list! I’d recommend attending, and would encourage any woman member putting themselves forward as a CLP delegate next year. Also, a reminder that we do need a CLP Woman’s Officer.
Jane Elliott
Deputy Chair/Membership
This was the second Women’s Conference held solely on line. There are huge advantages of accessibility, economics, safety and comfort, but there are obviously not the networking opportunities that some delegates value, although there was a zoom ‘networking opportunity, over one lunch time.
The technical aspect of running the Conference was near flawless, and deserves huge congratulations for that alone.
Delegates vote on the areas for discussion, and CLPs then contribute to the motions on that subject area. Conference Committee, with the CLPs who submit them, then make them into composite motions.
Unfortunately (for me at least), the issue of Proportional Representation, although on the long list, did not get enough votes to go forward to the short list. Possibly because, superficially at least, it does not look an important issue relevant to women, although I believe it is.
The composite motions were all approved by healthy majorities, and were on the following subjects:
- Women and the Economy
- Women and Healthcare
- Violence Against Women and Girls
- Food Poverty
- Women’s Equality after Covid
- Social Care
- Rights of Women and Pregnancy Loss
- Women Refugees
- Ukraine
- Support for current industrial action in higher education
- Women and the Economy
- Violence against Women and Girls
As before, the conference was uplifting and depressing in equal measure. It was wonderful to hear from some of Labour’s articulate, intelligent and passionate women Shadow Ministers, MPs, councillors and other women members. It was depressing to hear about the terrible effects of this current government and political climate on women’s lives, and how far women still have to go to achieve full equality of opportunity and fairness. We can vote on motions again and again, but we can’t do anything if we’re not in power, and these women deserve to be.
What was especially striking was the statement of Harriet Harman, who said that the only way the Labour Party was going to get a woman leader was to have an all-woman short list! I’d recommend attending, and would encourage any woman member putting themselves forward as a CLP delegate next year. Also, a reminder that we do need a CLP Woman’s Officer.
Jane Elliott
Deputy Chair/Membership
Annual Conference 2022
Annual Conference 2022 will be held in Liverpool
Timetable:
Conference dates 25 - 28 September 2022
Timetable:
• Delegate registration open now
• Closing date for delegate applications Friday 17 June 2022
• Nominations close for candidates for national officers and national committees 12 Noon on Friday 17 June 2022
• Constitutional amendments close 12 Noon on Friday 17 June 2022
• Closing date for motions 5pm on Thursday 15 September 2022
• Closing date for emergency motions 12 Noon on Thursday 22 September 2021
We are entitled to three delegates - a first ordinary delegate, who may be a woman or a man, an additional woman delegate, and a youth delegate. To be eligible you must have joined the party on or before 17 December 2021
Find out more HERE
Timetable:
Conference dates 25 - 28 September 2022
Timetable:
• Delegate registration open now
• Closing date for delegate applications Friday 17 June 2022
• Nominations close for candidates for national officers and national committees 12 Noon on Friday 17 June 2022
• Constitutional amendments close 12 Noon on Friday 17 June 2022
• Closing date for motions 5pm on Thursday 15 September 2022
• Closing date for emergency motions 12 Noon on Thursday 22 September 2021
We are entitled to three delegates - a first ordinary delegate, who may be a woman or a man, an additional woman delegate, and a youth delegate. To be eligible you must have joined the party on or before 17 December 2021
Find out more HERE
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