annual conference 2019 record of decisions

Annual Conference The Labour Party Brighton 2019

Annual Conference 2019 – Record of

Decisions

Contents Saturday 21st September 2019 - PM ................................................................................... 3

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Saturday 21st September 2019 - PM

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14.31 Opening of Conference

Chaired by Wendy Nichols.

14.32 Welcome and chair’s address

The Chair welcomed all to 2019 Labour Party Conference. Cllr Nancy Platts, Leader of Brighton and Hove Council addressed conference. Wendy Nichols, Chair of the National Executive Committee addressed conference.

14.50 Conference Arrangements Committee Report

Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee presented the report. The following delegates raised points: Norrette Moore, Uxbridge and South Ruislip CLP Jill Murdoch, TSSA Neil Findlay MSP, Almond Valley CLP Fran Springfield, Vauxhall CLP John McGovern, Unite the Union Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Luisa Attfield, Jewish Labour Movement Vijay Jackson, Edinburgh Central CLP Steve Hudson, Labour International Phil Pope, Bristol West CLP Sam Littlewood, Greenwich and Woolwich CLP Unkown delegate raised a point on CLP rule changes Richard Murgatroyd, Colne Valley CLP Rebecca Brumpton, Gainsborough CLP Harry Donaldson replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to accept the report. Card Vote 28 was taken on the report.

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15.29 Obituaries Conference paid tribute to colleagues that passed away in the last year.

15.31 General Secretary’s Report

Jennie Formby, General Secretary of the Labour Party addressed conference.

15.42 Merit award Jane Duran accepted the Merit Award. The award was presented by Jennie Formby, Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP and Ian Lavery MP.

15.43 Party Chair’s Report A video was shown. Ian Lavery MP, Party Chair addressed conference.

15.59 Financial Report Diana Holland, Party Treasurer presented the financial report. The following delegates made points: Kate Laycock, Labour International Ella Rose, LGBT+ Labour Mandy Clare, Eddisbury CLP Diana Holland replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to formally adopt the financial statements. The vote was unanimously carried.

16.19 Shadow Women’s & Equalities Secretary

Dawn Butler, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities addressed conference.

16.39 NEC and CLP Constitutional Amendments

Mick Whelan, National Executive Committee in the chair. Jim Kennedy, Chair of the Organisation Committee moved the National Executive Committee rule changes. The result of Card Vote 28 to accept the Conference Arrangements Committee Report was announced. The vote was carried. Indigo Haynes, North Cornwall CLP moved the amendment on a Devolved Cornish Labour Party. The amendment was seconded from the floor. Jim Brookshaw, Forest of Dean CLP moved the amendment on Aims and Values. The motion was seconded by Mike Hogan, Liverpool Wavertree CLP. Soodabeh Balali Brent Central CLP, withdrew the amendment on Election of Labour Group Leaders. David Brennan, Wirral West CLP remitted the amendment on Elected Representatives Code of Conduct. The East Devon CLP amendment on Constitutional Amendments was not moved. The Daventry CLP amendment on Voting System – National Committees was not moved. The Derby South CLP amendment on NEC Election – Candidate Restrictions was not moved. Samuel Williams, Ceredigion CLP withdrew the amendment on Party Discipline. The Enfield Southgate CLP amendment on Party Discipline was not moved. The Cambridge CLP amendment on CLP EC Substitutes was not moved. Samuel Francis, Dulwich and West Norwood CLP withdrew the amendment on Local Government Committees. Luke Agnew, Wallasey CLP, moved the amendment on Aims and Values. The amendment was seconded from the floor.

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The Weaver Vale CLP and Birmingham Hodge Hill CLP amendment on Conference Motion Amendments was not moved. The Luton South CLP amendment on BAME Representation was remitted. The Mitcham and Morden CLP amendment on NEC method of voting was not moved. Ray Godspeed, Leyton and Wanstead CLP withdrew the amendment on Local Government Selections. James Ward, Leeds Central CLP moved the amendment on the Election of Labour Group Leaders. The motion was seconded from the floor. The following delegates spoke: Mike Katz, Jewish Labour Movement Duncan Shipley Dalton, Southampton Itchen CLP Andrew Berry, Islington North CLP Susan Matthews, Unite the Union Maggie Cosin, National Constitutional Committee (ex-officio) Kim Johnson, Liverpool Riverside CLP Phil Pope, Bristol West CLP Norrette Moore, Uxbridge and South Ruislip CLP Joe Riches, Kingston Upon Hull North CLP Jim Kennedy responded to the debate. Joe Riches, Kingston Upon Hull North CLP raised a point of order.

17.49 Priorities Ballot results Candice Atterton, Chief Scrutineer presented the results of the Contemporary Issues Ballot.

18.01 Votes Card votes 1-9, 19 and 27 were taken.

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18.16 Conference Adjourns Conference adjourned.

Sunday 22nd September 2019 - AM

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9.45 Opening of Conference

Chaired by Andi Fox.

9.46 Results of rule amendment votes

The chair announced the results of Card Votes 1-9, 19 and 27 on NEC and CLP rule amendments.

9.50 Conference Arrangements Committee Report 2

Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee presented the report. The following delegates raised points: Jill Murdoch, TSSA Andy McGivern, GMB Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Daniel Johnston, Mitcham and Morden CLP Harry Donaldson replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to accept Conference Arrangements Committee Report 2. The vote was carried.

9.59 Welsh Report Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM, First Minister of Wales addressed conference.

10.11 Early Years, Education and Skills Debate

A video was shown. Angela Rayner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education addressed conference. The chair opened the debate. Dylan Woodward, Bristol West CLP referenced back the section on Sex and Relationship Education on page 30 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Alexa Collins, Beaconsfield CLP referenced back the final paragraph on curriculum and assessment on page 33 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Amanda MacLean, Tottenham CLP referenced back the fourth point on the National Education Service charter on page 17 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Jennifer Semahimbo, Labour International referenced back paragraph 1 of page 23 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Leonie Barua, Brighton Pavilion CLP referenced back paragraph 7 of page 10 and paragraph 3 of page 33 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Sheila Dore, Chingford and Wood Green referenced back paragraph 4 of page 13 and paragraph 3 of page 14 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates spoke: Marjorie Brabazon, Kingston Upon Hull North CLP Cllr Yvonne Murphy, (ex-officio) Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox, UNISON David Flack, Rayleigh and Wickford CLP Laurence Arnold, Coventry North East CLP Cllr Celia Hibbert (ex-offico) Cllr Kasim Ali, Kensington CLP

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Lynne Jackson, Battersea CLP moved Contemporary Composite 1 Schools. The motion was seconded by Ryan Quick, Bolton North East CLP. Melanie Griffiths, Socialist Education Alliance moved Contemporary Composite 2 Schools. The motion was seconded by Benjamin Davy, South West Devon CLP. The following delegates spoke: Cllr Sarah Hacker, Unite the Union Lisa Robillard Webb, Central Devon CLP Cllr John Wiseman, Unite the Union Julie Hilling, Bolton West CLP Nadine Houghton, GMB Ethan Waller, Southampton Test Tom Barringer, Tottenham CLP

11.26 Health and Social Care Debate

Mark Serwotka, General Secretary of PCS and President of the TUC addressed conference. The chair opened the debate. Cath Shutt, Brighton, Kemptown CLP referenced back the paragraph on integration of health and social care on page 90 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Joe Simpson, Sheffield Hallam CLP referenced back paragraph 3 on page 95 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Valerie Knight, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back the following parts of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report: the words “of physician associates or others” on page 93; the fourth paragraph on page 90; the fourth paragraph on page 95; the fourth paragraph of page 93; the fifth paragraph of page 83; and paragraph two of page 94 Alex Scott-Samuel, Liverpool, Wavertree CLP referenced back paragraph 4 on page 93 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates spoke: Anne Dean, GMB Jane Carter-Uren, Yeovil CLP Cathy Howe, Aberconwy CLP Michelle Pointer, Aylesbury CLP moved the Composite on Social Care. The motion was seconded by Punita Goodfellow, Newcastle Central CLP. Dave Prentis, UNISON moved the Composite NHS 1. The motion was seconded by Stephen Blundell, Shipley CLP. Bonnie Craven, Sutton and Cheam CLP moved the Composite Motion NHS 2. The motion was seconded by Alex-Scott Samuel, Liverpool, Wavertree CLP. The following delegates spoke: John McGovern, Unite the Union Gail Cartmail, Unite the Union

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Kay Morrison, Epping Forest CLP Jonathan Ashworth MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health addressed conference.

12.43 Votes A vote was taken on the reference back from Bristol West CLP on the paragraph on Sex and Relationship Education on page 30 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. The following delegates raised points of order: David Joyce, Leeds East CLP Alexa Collins, Beaconsfield CLP A vote was taken on the reference back from Beaconsfield CLP on the final paragraph on curriculum and assessment on page 33 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 29 was taken on the reference back from Beaconsfield CLP on the final paragraph on curriculum and assessment on page 33 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates raised points of order. Felicity Owen, St Austell and Newquay CLP Jane Gebbie, Bridgend CLP The remaining votes were deferred.

12.59 Conference Adjourns Conference adjourned until 2.15pm.

Sunday 22nd September 2019 - PM

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14.18 Conference reconvenes

Chaired by Shabana Mahmood

14.20 Justice and Home Affairs Debate

The Rt Hon Diane Abbott MP, Shadow Home Secretary addressed conference. The chair introduced the debate. Cllr Hosnieh Djafari Marbini, Oxford East CLP moved the Women’s Conference motion on Rights for Migrant Women. Teresa Clark, Lewisham West and Penge CLP seconded the motion. Leonie Barua, Claire Wadey and Katie Murray, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back the following parts of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report: the sentence beginning “the Commission considered…” in the first paragraph of page 132; the last two sentences of the second paragraph of page 151; the second paragraph of page 143; the second paragraph of page 149; the second paragraph of page 131; the final sentence of the first paragraph on page 151. Elisha Heslop, Beverly and Holderness CLP referenced back the list of policy submissions on page 154 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. A point of order was raised by Angus Andrews, Aberconwy CLP The following delegates spoke: Taranjit Chana, GMB Ruth Hayes, Unite the Union Ann Fahey, Edmonton CLP Sue Cowlishaw, Derby North CLP Hannah Jones, Birmingham, Hall Green CLP Emma Turnbull, Oxford East CLP Marcela Benedetti, Richmond Park CLP Poppy Burt, Brighton, Kemptown Chris Webb, Blackpool North and Cleveleys CLP Jan Williams, Harrogate and Knaresborough CLP Jane Gebbie, Bridgend CLP Leoni Descartes, Croydon Central CLP Jenny Mahimbo, Labour International Anya Cook, Newcastle North CLP Josie Bird, UNISON Barry Perinparaja (ex-officio) Jocelynne Scutt (ex-officio) Solma Ahmed, Harwich and North Essex CLP

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Asra Anjum, Poplar and Limehouse CLP Chaudhry Iqbal, Ealing Southall CLP Samuel Francis, Dulwich and West Norwood raised a point of order. The following delegates spoke: Tamar Nwafaor, Croydon North CLP Krum Tashev, Dulwich and West Norwood CLP Craig Potter, Canterbury CLP Nadia Baksh, Chingford and Woodford Green CLP Azher Chohan, Beaconsfield CLP Rizwana Lala, Sheffield Central CLP Ripon Ray, Hackney South and Shoreditch CLP Grace Adebayo, Hackney South and Shoreditch CLP Angus Andrews, Aberconwy CLP Angela Pullin, North Herefordshire CLP Elaine Donnellon, Hampstead and Kilburn CLP A video was shown. Richard Burgon MP, Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice addressed conference.

Votes A vote was taken on Schools Composite 1. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Schools Composite 2. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on NHS Composite 1. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on NHS Composite 2. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Social Care Composite 1. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the Women’s Conference motion on Migrant Rights. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Bristol West CLP on the section on Sex and Relationship Education on page 30 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates raised points of order Dylan Woodward, Bristol West CLP Alexa Collins, Beaconsfield CLP Sue Millman, Hackney North and Stoke Newington CLP Ali Demirci, Enfield North CLP David Flack, Rayleigh and Wickford CLP Card Vote 30 was taken on the reference back from Bristol West CLP on the section on Sex and Relationship Education on page 30 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates raised points of order: Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Mike Hogan, Liverpool, Wavertree CLP Sion Rickard, Aberconwy CLP A vote was taken on the reference back from Tottenham CLP on the fourth point on the National Education Service Charter on page 17 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report.

Card Vote 31 was taken on the reference back from Tottenham CLP on the fourth point on the National Education Service Charter on page 17 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates raised points of order: Ryan Belhadj, Cardiff North CLP A vote was taken on the reference back from Labour International on paragraph 1 of page 23 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 32 was taken on the reference back from Labour International on the first paragraph of page 23 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates raised points of order: Jill Murdoch, TSSA Louise Brett, Ealing North CLP Michael Howard-Sorrell, Basingstoke CLP Samuel East, Liverpool, Walton CLP Nick Rogers, Tottenham CLP Laurence Arnold, Coventry North East CLP Steve Jones, Communication Workers Union Card Vote 33 was taken on the reference back from Brighton Pavilion CLP on paragraph 3 of page 33 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 34 was taken on the reference back from Brighton Pavilion CLP on paragraph 7 of page 10 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 35 was taken on the reference back from Chingford and Wood Green CLP on paragraph 4 of page 13 and paragraph 3 of page 14 of the Early Years, Education and Skills section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 36 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Kemptown CLP on paragraph 3 of page 90 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report.

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Card Vote 37 was taken on the reference back from Sheffield Hallam CLP on paragraph 3 of page 95 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 38 was taken on the reference back from Sheffield Hallam CLP on paragraph 3 of page 95 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 39 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 1 of page 132 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 40 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 151 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 41 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 3 of page 95 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 42 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 4 of page 93 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 43 was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 5 of page 83 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report. Card Vote 44 was taken on the reference back from Liverpool, Wavertree CLP on paragraph 4 of page 93 of the Health and Social Care section of the National Policy Forum Report.

18.21 Conference adjourns Conference adjourned

Monday 23rd September 2019 - AM

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Chaired by Rachel Garnham

10.04 Results of votes The Chair announced the results of Card Votes 29-44. Candice Atterton, Chief Scrutineer announced the results of the Democracy Review Implementation ballots.


Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee presented the report. The following delegates raised points: Tom Barringer, Tottenham CLP Heather Peto, Nottingham South CLP Liz Peretz, Oxford West and Abingdon CLP Malcolm Hunter, Leicester South CLP Coral Jones, Hackney South and Shoreditch CLP Dave Allan, Unite the Union CLP Elaine Bewley, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Liz Hind, Aylesbury CLP Urte Macikene, Dulwich and West Norwood CLP Mark Quinn, Enfield Southgate CLP Julie Considine, East Hampshire CLP Harry Donaldson replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to accept Conference Arrangements Committee Report 3. The vote was carried.

10.30 Scotland Report Richard Leonard MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party addressed conference.

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10.41 Work, Pensions and Equalities Debate

The chair opened the debate. Katie Murray and Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back the following parts of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report: paragraph 5 on page 173; paragraph 3 on page 158; paragraphs 6 and 7 on page 170; paragraphs 1, 5 and 9 on page 165 and paragraph 3 on page 162. Kim Johnson, Liverpool, Riverside CLP referenced back paragraph 1 on page 157 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The Women’s Conference motion on Universal Credit was moved by Mary Callaghan, Unite the Union. The motion was seconded by Katie Dunning, CWU. The following delegates spoke: Fran Springfield, Vauxhall CLP Danae Savvidou, Stroud CLP Ellie Hall, Rugby CLP The emergency motion on Justice for Rape Survivors was moved by Lisa Martin, Taunton Deane CLP. The motion was seconded from the floor. The following delegates spoke: Cllr Mike Smith-Clare MBE, Great Yarmouth CLP Katrina Gilman, UNISON Rachael Martin-Smith, Dartford CLP

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11.16 Economy, Business and Trade Debate

The chair opened the debate. Lewis Kranat, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back paragraph 3 of page 44 of the Economy, Business and Trade section of the National Policy Forum Report. Len McLuskey, Unite the Union moved Composite Motion 6 – Industrial Strategy. The motion was seconded by Mick Whelan, ASLEF. Linda Hobson, UNISON moved Composite Motion 7 – Insourcing. The motion was seconded by Barbara Plant, GMB. Tony Kearns, CWU moved Composite Motion 8 – Working Hours. The motion was seconded by Tricia Duncan, Perth and Kinross CLP. Tim Roache, GMB moved Composite Motion 9 – Employment Rights. The motion was seconded by Dave McCrossen, USDAW. Dave Ward, CWU moved Composite Motion 10 – Royal Mail. The motion was seconded by Kate Osborne, Unite the Union. The following delegates spoke: Charlotte Childs, Kingston Upon Hull West and Hessle CLP Clare Keogh, Kingston and Surbiton CLP Primjit Sian, UNISON The Rt Hon John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer addressed conference

12.37 International Debate Yasmine Dar, National Executive Committee addressed conference.

12.41 Votes A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 132 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 1 of page 151 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 143 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 149 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 131 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 1 of page 151 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried A vote was taken on the reference back from Beverley and Holderness CLP on the list of policy submissions on page 154 of the Justice and Home Affairs section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 5 of page 173 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 3 of page 158 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraphs 6 and 7 of page 170 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried.

A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 5 of page 173 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraphs 1, 5 and 9 of page 165 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 3 of page 162 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Liverpool, Riverside CLP on paragraph 1 of page 157 of the Work, Pensions and Equality section of the National Policy Forum report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 3 of page 44 of the Economy, Business and Trade section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the Women’s Conference motion on Universal Credit. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the emergency motion on Justice for Rape Survivors. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 6 – Industrial Strategy. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 7 – Insourcing. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 8 – Working Hours. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 9 – Employment Rights. The vote was carried.

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A vote was taken on Composite Motion 10 – Royal Mail. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Early Years, Education and Skills Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Health and Social Care Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Justice and Home Affairs Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Work, Pensions and Equalities Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Economy, Business and Trade Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried.

12.48 Conference adjourned Conference adjourned until 2.15pm

Monday 23rd September 2019 - PM

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Chaired by Wendy Nichols

14.18 International debate The Chair introduced the debate. The following delegates raised points of order: Pete Price, Sherwood CLP Alex Owolade, Streatham CLP The Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary addressed conference. Cath Shutt, Brighton, Kemptown CLP referenced back paragraph 6 of page 126 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. Ibrahim Ali, Tottenham CLP referenced back paragraph 2 of page 124 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. David Gannon, Liverpool, Wavertree CLP referenced back paragraph 2 of page 124 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. Sue Payne, Birmingham Hall Green CLP moved Composite Motion 11 – Yemen. The motion was seconded by Fran Belbin, Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough CLP. Ali Brownlie Bojang, Hove CLP moved Composite Motion 12 – Ethical Foreign Policy. The motion was seconded by Chris Davies, Birkenhead CLP. Simon Hannah, Tooting CLP moved Composite Motion 13 – Brexit. The motion was seconded by Fiona O’Farrell, Labour Party Irish Society. Alan Gibbons, Liverpool Walton CLP moved Composite Motion 14 – Brexit. The motion was seconded by Sion Rickard, Aberconwy CLP. Joanna Gowers, Finchley and Golders Green CLP moved the emergency motion on Human Rights for the Uyghurs. The motion was seconded from the floor. The following delegates spoke: Richard Corbett MEP (ex-officio) Catherine Pinder GMB

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Dora Dimitrova, Streatham CLP Sophie Robbins, Twickenham CLP Gordon McKay, UNISON Yousef Quandeel, Ealing North CLP Cllr Duncan Enright, Witney CLP Lewis Nesbitt, Northern Ireland CLP Rosie Rivers, Wealden CLP Cllr Sophie Wilson, Sheffield Hallam CLP Sandy Kennedy, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Kate Hudson, CWU Jill Murdoch, TSSA Howard Beckett, Unite the Union Suzan King, Glasgow Southside CLP Abdullah Okud, Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough CLP Juan Baeza, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Mark Inch, Portsmouth South CLP Jean Roberts, Brent Central CLP Michelle Ryan, East Worthing and Shoreham CLP Zoe Goodman, Bristol South CLP Gary Ostrolenk, Camberwell and Peckham CLP Cllr Noah Tucker, Tottenham CLP Samuel Eccles, Hammersmith CLP Hannah Patterson, Leeds North West CLP Chris Ives, Erith and Thamesmead CLP Jane Gebbie, Bridgend CLP Joe Tweg, Chipping Barnet CLP Omar Ahmed, Pendle CLP Vanessa Sitwell, Dulwich and West Norwood CLP Urte Macikene, Dulwich and West Norwood CLP Samuel East, Liverpool, Walton CLP Asra Anjum, Poplar and Limehouse CLP Nadine Grandison-Mills, BAME Labour CLP Tony Burke, Unite the Union Cameron Beaver, Harborough CLP raised a point of order. The following delegates spoke: Alex Fernandes, Tooting CLP Joanna Gowers, Finchley and Golders Green CLP Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union addressed conference.

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17.33 Votes A point of order was raised by Julie Considine, East Hampshire. A vote was taken on the NEC Statement on Brexit. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Kemptown CLP on paragraph 6 of page 126 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Tottenham CLP on paragraph 2 of page 124 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Liverpool, Wavertree CLP on paragraph 2 of page 124 of the International section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 11 – Yemen. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 12 – Ethical Foreign Policy. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 13 – Brexit. The vote was not carried. A vote was take on Composite Motion 14 – Brexit. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the emergency motion on Human Rights for the Uyghurs. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the International Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried.

17.49 Conference adjourned Conference adjourned.

Tuesday 24th September 2019 - AM

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Chaired by Sarah Owen.

10.02 Results of votes Candice Atterton, Chief Scrutineer announced the results of the CAC Disabled Members Representative ballot. Heather Wood, Leeds East CLP raised a point of order.


Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee presented the report. The following delegates raised points: Andy McGivern, GMB Alexa Collins, Beaconsfield CLP Dugald McCollough, Northern Ireland CLP Alex Owolade, Streatham CLP Arielle Bennett-Lovell, Stevenage CLP Tom Barringer, Tottenham CLP Malcolm Hunter Leicester South CLP Dora Dixon Fyle MBE, Camberwell and Peckham CLP Nick Rogers, Tottenham CLP Gwyneth Brain, Bristol South CLP Cecile Wright (ex-officio) Harry Donaldson replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to accept Conference Arrangements Committee Report 4. The vote was carried.

10.30 Environment, Energy and Culture Debate

The chair opened the debate. Uma Krieger addressed conference. A video was shown. Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy addressed conference. The Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party addressed conference. Cath Shutt, Brighton, Kemptown CLP referenced back paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. Annette Baker, Hornsey and Wood Green CLP referenced back paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. Steve Garelick, Ruislip Northwood and Pinner CLP referenced back paragraph 4 of page 71 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. Pete Price, Sherwood CLP referenced back paragraph 6 of page 61, paragraph 4 of page 64 and paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. Elaine Bewley, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back paragraph 1 of page 57 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. Elaine Bewley, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back paragraph 2 on page 70 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The following delegates spoke: Karen Whaley, Derby South CLP Zola Santos, Canterbury CLP John Morgan, Chatham and Stamford CLP Carole Symons, Hendon CLP

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Philippa Marsden, Unite the Union moved Composite Motion 15 – Corporate Governance. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose, CWU. Paddy Lillis, USDAW moved Composite Motion 16 – High Streets. The motion was seconded by Cllr Vince Maple, Association of Labour Councillors. Matt Wrack, FBU moved Composite Motion 17 – Labour’s Socialist Green New Deal. The motion was seconded by Angela Brown, Heywood and Middleton CLP. Richard Marshall, Fylde CLP moved Composite Motion 16 – Green New Deal. The motion was seconded by Helen Wallis-Dowling, New Forest West CLP. Bonnie Craven, Sutton and Cheam CLP moved the emergency motion on Amazon Fires. The motion was seconded by Ben Selby, FBU. The following delegates spoke: Joseph Ghayouba, Copeland CLP Cllr Richard Murgatroyd CLP Kate Laycock, Labour International Andrew Hudd, ASLEF Sarah-Jane McDonough, TSSA Kay Mitchell, Southend West CLP Steve Turner, Unite the Union Ken Penton, SERA Kasey Carver, High Peak CLP Kadees Mohammed, Birmingham, Hodge Hill CLP Neil Derrick, GMB Sue Hayman MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs addressed conference.

12.44 Votes A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Kemptown CLP on paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Hornsey and Wood Green CLP on paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from North Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner CLP on paragraph 4 of page 71 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Sherwood CLP on paragraph 6 of page 61, paragraph 4 of page 64 and paragraph 2 of page 79 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 1 of page 57 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion CLP on paragraph 2 of page 70 of the Environment, Energy and Culture section of the National Policy Forum Report. The vote carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 15 – Corporate Goverance. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 18 – High Streets. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 17 – Labour’s Socialist Green New Deal. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 16 – Green New Deal. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the emergency motion on Amazon Fires. The vote was carried.

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A vote was taken to accept the Environment, Energy and Culture Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. The chair addressed conference.

12.49 Conference adjourns Conference adjourned until 2.30pm.

Tuesday 24th September 2019 - PM

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Chaired by Claudia Webbe.

14.31 Conference Arrangements Committee

Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee addressed conference.

14.33 John Smith tribute A video was shown.

14.36 International Panel The chair introduced the panel. Gyekye Tanoh, TWN Network Jdeiya addressed conference. Louis Olivier Bancoult, Chagos Refugee Group addressed conference.

15.13 Housing, Transport and Local Government Debate

The chair opened the debate. Theresa Mackey and Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP referenced back the following parts of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Paragraph 2 page 108; paragraph 2 page 103; paragraph 5 of page 111; paragraph 4 of page 101 and paragraphs 1-2 of page 102; paragraph 2 of page 111; paragraphs 1 and 2 of page 110. Nathan Creighton,Hackney North and Stoke Newington CLP referenced back paragraph 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Pat Byrne, Labour International referenced back paragraph 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Noah Tucker, Tottenham CLP referenced back paragraph 1 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Steve Garelick, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner CLP referenced back paragraphs 6-7 of page 103 and paragraphs 1-3 of page 104 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. David Flack, Rayleigh and Wickford CLP referenced back paragraphs 1 and 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Mike Martin, Erewash CLP referenced back paragraph 4 of page 111 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. Mark Blake, Hornsey and Wood Green CLP moved Composite Motion 21 – Local Authority Cuts. The motion was seconded by Marta Garcia de la Vega, Tottenham CLP. Andrew Gutteridge, Community moved Composite Motion 19 – Homelessness. The motion was seconded by Cllr Debs Stainforth, East Worthing and Shoreham CLP.

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Kate Ewert, South East Cornwall CLP moved Composite Motion 23 – Housing. The motion was seconded by Kate Dove, Young Labour. Uzma Rasool, Leyton and Wanstead CLP moved the emergency motion on Kashmir. The motion was seconded by Cllr Neghat Khan, Nottingham East CLP. The following delegates spoke: Naz Shah MP (ex-officio) Cllr Julie Reid, Manchester Gorton CLP Kaneez Akhtar, Unite the Union Karen Wyer, Tatton CLP.

16.18 Conference adjourns Conference adjourned until 4.30pm

16.37 Leader’s speech Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party addressed conference.

17.34 Conference adjourns Conference adjourned.

Wednesday 25th September 2019 - AM

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Chaired by Rachel Garnham.

9.03 Results of votes Candice Atterton, Chief Scrutineer announced the results of the National Constitutional Committee ballot.

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9.04 Conference Arrangements Committee Report

Harry Donaldson, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee presented the report. The following delegates raised points: Russell Cartwright, Unite the Union Cllr Richard Murgatroyd, Colne Valley CLP Thomas Chauan, South East Cornwall CLP Claire Wadey, Brighton, Pavilion CLP Cllr Vince Maple, Chatham and Aylesford CLP Jordan Brown, Morley and Outwood CLP Gwyneth Brain, Bristol South CLP Heather Peto, Nottingham South CLP Harry Donaldson replied to the points raised. A vote was taken to accept Conference Arrangements Committee Report 5. The vote was carried.

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9.19 Housing, Local Government and Transport Debate

The chair opened the debate. Cllr Leigh Redman, Bridgwater and West Somerset CLP raised a point of order. The following delegates spoke: Elizabeth Collett Smedley Bell, Hornsey and Wood Green CLP Cllr Elizabeth Baptiste, UNISON Jessie Jacobs, Unite the Union Margaret Clarke, GMB Cllr Brian Kenny, CWU Joyce Still, Unite the Union Cllr Afrasiab Anwar MBE, Burnley CLP Emma Taylor, Worthing West CLP Itunu Atewologun, Heywood and Middleton CLP Samantha Wentworth, Bexleyheath and Crayford CLP Zhor Malik (ex-officio) Leda Prest, Wakefield CLP Cllr Naz Begum, Rushcliffe CLP Gareth Smith, Manchester Central CLP Claude Hendrickson, Leeds North East CLP Cllr Jenny Flood, Chesterfield CLP

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10.03 Composites and Emergency Motions

The chair opened the debate. Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, Camberwell and Peckham CLP moved Composite Motion 20 – Immigration. Vijay Jackson, Edinburgh Central CLP seconded the motion. Morgan Paulett, Caerphilly CLP moved Composite Motion 22 – Mental Health. The motion was seconded by Anita Campbell, Sheffield Hallam CLP. Diana Holland, Unite the Union moved the emergency motion on Thomas Cook. Mick Carney, TSSA. The following delegates spoke: Alex Owolade, Streatham CLP Stella Nabukeera, Croydon South CLP Phil Jones, Unite the Union Lewis Anderson, Burton CLP Jason Turvey, TSSA Amanda MacLean, Tottenham CLP Sarah Harper, York Central CLP David Gannon, Liverpool, Wavertree CLP Dylan Lewis Rowlands, Cynon Valley CLP Gina Harding, Batley and Spen CLP Ann Fahey, Edmonton CLP Cllr Ahmad Bostan (ex-officio) Jose Joseph, Croydon Central CLP Michelle Pointer, Aylesbury CLP Michelle le Marinel, Chorley CLP Victoria Ugwoeme, Southampton Itchen CLP Indigo Haynes, North Cornwall CLP Charlotte Norton, Poplar and Limehouse CLP Nikki Coles, Portsmouth South CLP Cllr Laura Clingan, Hazel Grove CLP Jonny Roberts, Newbury CLP Josh Constable, Eastleigh CLP Sacha Marten, Tonbridge and Malling CLP Joshua Dean, Hertford and Stortford CLP

11.31 Votes A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on Paragraph 2 page 108 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on paragraph 2 page 103 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on paragraph 5 of page 111 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on paragraph 4 of page 101 and paragraphs 1-2 of page 102 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on paragraph 2 of page 111 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Brighton, Pavilion on paragraphs 1 and 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Hackney North and Stoke Newington CLP on paragraph 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Labour International on paragraph 2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Tottenham CLP on paragraph 1 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried.

A vote was taken on the reference back from Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner CLP on paragraphs 6-7 of page 103 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner CLP on paragraphs 1-3 of page 104 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Rayleigh and Wickford CLP on paragraphs 1-2 of page 110 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the reference back from Erewash CLP on paragraph 4 of page 111 of the Housing, Local Government and Transport section of National Policy Forum Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 21 – Local Authority Cuts. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 19 – Homelessness. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 23 – Housing. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the emergency motion on Kashmir. The vote was carried. A vote was taken to accept the Housing, Transport and Local Government Policy Commission Annual Report. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 20 – Immigration. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on Composite Motion 22 – Mental Health. The vote was carried. A vote was taken on the emergency motion on Thomas Cook. The vote was carried.

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Card vote 45 was taken on the Democracy Review Rule change.

11.46 Conference closed Annual Conference 2019 closed.

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