London Young Labour Executive Committee Minutes 20/7/17
Present: Miriam Mirwitch (Chair), Jack Phipps, James Potts, Will Tucker, Fraser Watt, Artin Giles, Dominic Breen, Abdi Duale, Saranya Kogulathas, Nicki Adeleke, Rania Ramli, Jack Galea, Lara McNeill, Rachel Megan Barker, Sabrina Huck, Zainab Mohammed
Apologies: Megan Corton Scott, James McAsh, Liron Velleman, Markus Bennett, Ava Etemadzadeh
Chair’s Report
MM reminded the committee that the calendar is on the group and that events should be added to it. She also reminded everyone about the importance of safeguarding in LYL.
Two recent panel events went well. MM also suggested adding a specific contact to Facebook events so members have someone to get in touch with if needed.
MM is also working with region to help organise rallies.
She also reminded everyone of the LYL email address:
Exec Reports
NA reported that a recent BAME event was successful and that a Brexit event is planned for the 13th September. She has also attended safeguarding training. MM states that the party has released new safeguarding policies.
AD also agreed that the recent BAME event was successful. He has also written an open letter to the National Executive Committee (NEC) regarding the deselection of Southwark Councillor Samantha Jury-Dada.
JPh has a forum on Wednesday 26th July on Fake News
AG BBQ last month was positive and raised £130 for the Jo Cox Memorial Fund. He also welcomes other fundraising ideas
RMB – LYL took part with LGBT Labour at Pride recently. She has also rescheduled her screening of Milk for 31st July
JG is organising an event with Asher Mohammed for August/September
FW also reported on recent event success
SH mentioned the Young Labour funding letter to the NEC which was not discussed at their meeting yesterday. It will be discussed later this meeting.
Events
· Sports Day – 20th August JM and AD to organise
· New Members BBQ – Combined with Sports Day. Possible venue of Highbury Fields. AG to check rules around BBQing.
· Summer Conference – 12th August
o Top 3 priority campaigns to be chosen with a focus on training as well.
o MM outlined a draft agenda
o MM to create event on Facebook today
o Afternoon will consist of three panels
§ Housing
§ Low Pay & Worker’s Rights
§ Mental Health
o Badges for Committee and stickers for members will also be provided
· City Hall Tour
o JPo has got Joanne McCartney AM, Deputy Mayor of London, to lead the tour.
o Date TBC but some point in September
o Eventbrite due to limited numbers
· Other Events
o No update on equalities event or pub quiz
o Liberation Conference on 2nd September
o AD – BAME Action Day in October with the Fabians
Forums
WT asked to vary days between Wednesday and Tuesday – Committee agreed
Forum yesterday was successful, led by Charlotte Norton on Northern Ireland
Plan for Forums to be interactive
Pairing committee with members to help organise Forums
Website
Lewis Parker has details. MM may already have them though and will check.
RMB has a friend who can code
Committee agreed preference to use Lewis’ website
JPo to explore alternatives if needed – website group formed of RMB, FW & JPo
Campaigning
Return to monthly campaigning
Target boroughs have been changed slightly due to General Election results
Barnet next on list to campaign in, RMB to find slot for LYL
Young Labour Funding
MM restated desire for consensual approach to committee, letter has been delayed until now.
LM asked what was the issue with the letter? It was meant to lobby NEC reps to call for better funding and it would be great if LYL could sign.
Discussion then followed around the tone and content of the letter. Some committee members felt that there was no background to the letter when presented at the last minute and that proper consultation is needed before a decision is made.
Other members could not see the issue with the present letter and that a strong stance is needed to ensure fair funding of Young Labour.
Whole committee agreed with the general principle of the letter and the need for concensus
JPh proposed an amendment which was accepted 12-4.
Committee voted to send the amended version to the NEC unanimously.
MM happy for individual members to make statements on Young Labour funding
AOB
NA asked if anyone has a contact or knowledge of human trafficking for an event and will post in the group.
FW asked if Transparency could be added to the next agenda.
MEETING CLOSED