Manifesto

#Kieran4NWYL

Why I’m standing

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#Kieran4NWYL

Because of Kieran's vast experience of organising and

campaigning, but more importantly his determination to help

establish and support Young Labour groups across the region, I

know he will make an excellent Chair of NWYL.

- Aidan Williams, Chair of Trafford Young Labour

The potential for North West Young

Labour is great. For a group that

represents over 4,000 members, North

West Young Labour is one that’s ill-

defined but this year we can decide what

its role should be.

There are barriers to North West Young

Labour working well – campaign days or

events can never cater for members in

Cheshire and Cumbria at the same time –

so that’s why NWYL should be focussed on

improving existing local groups and

Why I’m standing.

creating ones in areas that aren’t covered. In the past few months I’ve

spoken to members in every region and I’ve learnt what the issues are and

what NWYL can do to help. Whether it’s improving struggling groups or

creating new ones, I’ll make it NWYL’s responsibility that Young Labour

across the region gets all the support it deserves but currently lacks. In the

next few pages (which I’ll try my best to make interesting) I’ll set out my

plans for how to support Young Labour groups, make sure we make a

success of Young Labour’s national youth homelessness campaign and give

you an organisation you can be proud of.

Local groups.

“ I think Kieran is the best person for Chair of NWYL. His passion

and determination to take NWYL even further than it has come

sounds great! I believe he has the experience to make this

happen. I look forward to the next 12 months to see NWYL

progress even further!

- Kim Snape, Secretary of Chorley Young Labour

Since being elected Chair of Manchester

Young Labour, I’ve learnt how to make a

group more active and what works and

what doesn’t. There are many talented

members of our party who want to do

more with their local groups but the

same problems that face all groups – lack

of money or attendance etc – can be

demoralising and off putting. Region-

wide these have either prevented groups

from continuing or people have found

ways to overcome them. NWYL should be a forum for people to share best practice or ask

for help when they need it. There are simple and practical steps to achieve this.

As Chair I will:

Immediately set up a website promoting

the work of local Young Labour groups.

Make sure all groups have easy access to

updated membership lists.

Negotiate funding for groups that need it.

Work closely with members through

regular contact to tackle issues individual

to their group.

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Youth homelessness. Young people get involved in politics

to change lives and this is one way we

can do that. I was proud that Young

Labour voted for tackling youth

homelessness to be their national

campaign – an issue that urgently

needs addressing in the North West.

Through working with local

authorities, charities and campaign

groups, we have the chance to make an actual difference for young people in the North

West. This campaign also presents a unique opportunity to get new members involved –

one that won’t be missed.

If elected I will:

Give members a real say in how we’ll

campaign on the issue.

Organise sleeping rough nights raising

money for homeless charities and

awareness across the North West.

Make sure Young Labour groups work

closely with their local authorities to find

what more they can do.

Particularly focus on getting currently

inactive members involved by giving them a

role in the campaign.

“ Kieran is a dedicated, approachable and dependable person, equipped

with the experience and qualities to be Chair. He is passionate about

Young Labour, what it can achieve and has excellent ideas and plans

which I believe if implemented could significantly strengthen our region.

- Oliver Ryan, Chair of Stockport and Tameside Young Labour

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An active membership. There is of course only so

much a Chair can do. For

Young Labour in the North

West to grow it will need

the effort of members in

every region to campaign,

hold events and get new

members involved. The

role of Chair of NWYL

however role of NWYL Chair however can be influential in motivating members and encouraging

more participation. At Manchester Young Labour, active membership has increased

greatly in my time as Chair and I aim to do the same in NWYL.

How to get members involved:

Members need new opportunities to get

involved other than just campaigning –

community organising, co-option on

committees, policy and social events – all of

these I would expand in the North West.

I’ll make sure Young Labour groups have

regularly updated contact lists and I’ll

organise regular phonebanks throughout the

regions so contact with members improves

everywhere.

NWYL isn’t representative of its membership

– we need more women and BAME members

involved and I’ll work to increase that as

much as possible.

Since moving to the area, Kieran and Manchester Young Labour couldn’t

have been more welcoming. It’s been active and friendly and I know he’ll

do the same at North West.

- Johnte Lloyd, Manchester Young Labour

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I hope I’ve proven that I have the

experience to take on the role and

that I’ll actually do what I’ve

pledged to do if elected. It will take

the effort of all NWYL members but

from going round groups in the

past few months, it’s been

extremely encouraging to hear and

see how keen members are in the

North West. If you have any

questions about my campaign,

what I’d do as Chair or if you’re a

new member and want to get

involved, please contact me at

kieranlroberts@gmail.com and I’ll

be straight back in touch.

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“ He’s a good friend, a good Chair and despite what this leaflet might

suggest he doesn’t take himself too seriously. I know he’ll make a

big difference to North West Young Labour.

- Fabian McNeilly, Vice Chair of Manchester Young Labour

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