The new complaints process is going to Labour's NEC tomorrow, but it's hardly being talked about. At the moment, the ire of the Labour left is solely being directed at the plans to proscribe four groups.
Momentum has said "We oppose guilt by association", called it "cynical and desperate politics" and said it is an attempt to "drive Momentum and the broader left out" of Labour.
Unite has criticised the "proposed creation of a 'Star Chamber' to act as judge and jury for further proscriptions and purges". Understand the NEC papers refer to a panel that will look at other proscribing organisations in the future.
Understand that it's not the final rule change on disciplinary process that is going to NEC tomorrow, more a discussion of the principles, so that may be part of the reason there is little attention being paid to the new complaint procedures so far.
Although it's not finalised and there will be opportunities over the summer to make adjustments, my understanding is also that some of those wanting these changes to really improve the process for sexual harassment cases are disappointed. Expect to know more on this soon.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
