Eleanor Woolstencroft

I am standing for the National Policy Forum because I believe Labour must be a party that changes lives, not one that simply manages decline. I joined this movement at 14 because I believe Labour is the vehicle through which we can deliver real transformation for young people in the North East. From strengthened employment rights to long-overdue renters’ reform, Labour values have already shown their power to improve lives in our region.

But Labour’s recent swing to the right is failing. As we fall behind in the polls, we are also falling short of the change we promised. Pandering to the right does nothing to improve the prospects of young people in the North East. What we need instead is a renewed focus on the issues that matter to our communities, grounded in authentic Labour values.

The National Policy Forum must help steer the party in that direction. As an NPF representative, I would be a consistent voice on the left, fighting for policies that address the cost-of-living crisis, deliver climate justice, and expand opportunity for young people.

The NPF should be a democratic space where members, affiliates, and trade unions are empowered to shape Labour’s programme for government. Used properly, it can help rebuild Labour into a force capable of delivering genuinely transformative change.

I am pleased to be supported by CLGA. Please also support David Ray, Hannah Cousins, Connor Slomski and Rochelle Lainé.