Applications have now cloased Watch this space to find out who our candidate will be!
Do you want to stand in London?
WE are delighted to announce that applications to stand as the Greater London Assembly (GLA) Constituency candidate for the City and East (Tower Hamlets, Barking and Dagenham, the City of London, and Newham) are now open and we need YOU to apply!
This is a fantastic opportunity to do politics differently and make history. The decisions the Greater London Assembly makes are responsible for key aspects of London life, from transport to policing and the environment. By being part of the Assembly you can make a real difference to London and women’s lives.
We have already selected our Mayoral candidate, Professor Sue Black and our incredible, diverse London-wide List candidates, many of whom are new to party politics. By joining them WE are confident we can reach the 5% threshold of the London-wide vote to win a GLA seat for the UK’s first and only feminist party in May 2020.
If you require support to complete the form please contact [email protected]
Key dates
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10 July 2019 |
Applications open |
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3 August 2019 |
Deadline for completing application form |
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w/c 5 August 2019 |
Shortlisting interviews – only if more than 5 applications received |
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12 August 2019 |
List of potential candidates announced |
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18 August 2019 |
Important meeting for all to attend! Hustings, to hear about all the potential candidates, followed by the vote by secret ballot – reminder that only members can vote in our elections |
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19 August 2019 |
Announcement of the first ever City and East Constituency Candidate! |
Why should I apply?
This is a truly fantastic opportunity to stand with us and do politics differently. The decisions the Greater London Assembly makes are responsible for key aspects of London life, from transport to policing and the environment. By being part of the Assembly you can make a real difference to women’s lives. The process of putting yourself forward and standing as a candidate is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in politics, and learn new skills, in what is always a supportive and inclusive environment. It’s a chance to get active, put your voice out there and stand against the two party politics that is currently putting our country and our community in crisis.
What should I do now?
If you’d like to become a candidate, take a look at our key dates above and put them in your diary. You will need to complete an application form; this process is overseen by WE Central Office who determine whether you are eligible to stand in an election. Please let us know you are putting yourself forward for the City and East Constituency Candidate, either when you have submitted your form or when you have heard back from Central Office that you are able to stand.
WE want to do politics differently, to do this we need to represent the diversity of London better. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and we actively encourage women who are BAME, LGBTQ, disabled or from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. If you’d require additional help or financial support in your candidacy, please let us know and we will help in any way we can.
The deadline for applications is Saturday 3rd August 2019. We can answer any questions you have by email or arranging a phone call. Depending on the number of applications we receive by 3 August, we may hold a shortlist selection day w/c 5 August. The final step is to hold a hustings and vote meeting to select our final candidate on Sunday 18 August. All members at the meeting will be able to vote by secret ballot, we are aware that not everyone will be able to attend this meeting and apologise that at this stage we can’t open voting out more widely, but electronic voting systems are too expensive for our small branch funds.
So what does a London Assembly Member do?
The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor’s plans and policies on policing, transport, housing, the economy and more. The Mayor is the voice of the capital and is accountable for making the city a better place for all its residents. As the most powerful directly-elected politician in the UK, it’s important they are held to account for how their decisions and policies affect women by Assemby Members, as well as others.
As well as policy scrutiny, Assembly Members must be consulted by the Mayor on strategies. They also act as champions for Londoners by investigating issues that are important to the capital. Issues are investigated and policy is developed by cross-party committees.
Overall, the Assembly can press for changes to national, Mayoral or local policy. Being a London Assembly Member is a full-time, well-paid position. Take a look here to find out more https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us
Many thanks!