Bassetlaw/bstl/is a parliamentary constituency[n 1]in Nottinghamshire, represented in the House of Commonsof the UK Parliamentsince the 2019 general electionby Brendan Clarke-Smith, a Conservative. Sally Gimson's deselection and the battle for Labour's soul | The Spectator Anyone who doubts that the far left is more interested in winning the faction fight within the Labour party than. Meet Jo. Local members wanted a moderate on the ballot paper and as the selection had reopened for women not enough had applied this was an opportunity. . This was on the same day as other local elections.. I am a Remainer, living in London, and I had been given the opportunity to fight to represent the people of this wonderful place for a party that I love. Our weekly culture newsletter from books and art to pop culture and memes sent every Friday. Bassetlaw Labour is the controller and responsible for your personal data (referred to as " we ", " us " or " our " in this privacy policy). The Liberal Democrats gained a seat from Labour in East Retford West, the first Liberal Democrat elected in Bassetlaw since 2006. 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On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I never voted leave for a no deal., Now, Whitehead says, Id probably vote differently, if given the opportunity again. The Conservatives have subsequently improved their position to 8 seats following a series of by-election gains. General Election 2019 Latest . In 1918, the number of parliamentary divisions in Nottinghamshire was increased from four to five, with resulting changes in boundaries. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Although she was the vice chairwoman for campaigning, she did not hold a role as an officer in Bassetlaw Labour. My names Simon and im seeking selection to be the Labour Candidate. He went out canvassing for Labour at the last election and says he heard the same two things on the doorstep: Im voting for Boris cos hell get Brexit done and I dont trust that Corbyn. He had become a homelessness officer for Bassetlaw district council in Nottinghamshire, and was an active Unison branch secretary, using skills gained from his days in the National Union of Mineworkers to fight for employees terms and conditions, when the council transferred its housing staff to a new organisation. Neeraj Patil has made it on to the shortlist. The complainant, the woman referred to in the article, said that the article was inaccurate in breach of Clause 1. [4], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}5324N 057W / 53.40N 0.95W / 53.40; -0.95. Bassetlaw was created as a non-metropolitan district in 1974 by the merger of the municipal boroughs of Worksop and East Retford and most of Worksop Rural District and East Retford Rural District following the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Update, August 6th: Deputy leader of Bassetlaw council Jo White has been selected as the Labour candidate for Bassetlaw. LabourList has more readers than ever before - but we need your support. The comments from the Bassetlaw MP were described as "disgraceful" and "misogynistic". Until 2015, the council was elected by thirds, with district elections being held every year except the year in which elections to Nottinghamshire County Council took place. The previous Bassetlaw District Council election occurred in 2019 and resulted in the Labour Party winning 37 seats and . He says: I was never a lover of the EU. Outside of politics, Patil has worked as a doctor in the NHS for 27 years. The Tories have failed us in Bassetlaw. Patil was mayor of Lambeth from 2010 to 2011 and served as a councillor in the borough for seven years. Former Bassetlaw MP John Mann, who has become a member of the House of Lords, called Ms Gimson's removal a "stitch-up". [2], Bassetlaw is a shire district in Nottinghamshire, England. The New Statesmans global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. And so it was. My suddenremoval as the parliamentary candidate for Bassetlaw shows how moderates are being frozen out of the party. Arguments about how were stronger together staying in the EU dont hold true, he says. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 27 YEARS AS A LABOUR PARTY MEMBER Growing up, the tories ripped the heart out of our community. 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In that year, the town of East Retford and the neighbouring areas were transferred to the redrawn Newark constituency. PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY The Labour Party has suspended Bassetlaw Labour's vice chairwoman for campaigning pending investigation after it was believed that she posted abusive messages on Twitter. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Latest news and stories from the East Midlands, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case. Striking miners including Adrian Gilfoyle and Phil Whitehead, far left, and George Bell, far right, on the picket line at Shireoaks in Christmas 1984. The Labour leader of Bassetlaw District Council has announced he is stepping down from the role after 10 years at the local authority. It is for her, and women from all walks of life, that I want to make a difference. The Tories have slashed funding to Bassetlaw Council by10m. I will always rememberhow hard my parents worked to provide for our family. I believe in celebrating and championing our communities Meanwhile the tories pitch worker against worker, young against old, businessagainst union. The Conservative Party suffered a heavy defeat and was reduced to just 5 seats, a historic low. Theyre here because of reasonable housing prices with good links to the M1 and rail services to Nottingham and Sheffield where there are decent jobs.. The district was formed in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972. Bassetlaw is divided into 25 wards for electoral purposes, with each ward electing between one and three councillors. I grew up in a large noisy family with four sisters and a brother, money was scarce, with winters spent squashed into one room and a reliance on free school dinners and jumble sales to get by. The 2019 Bassetlaw District Council election took place on 2 May 2019 to elect all 48 members of Bassetlaw District Council in England. The seat was retained for the Labour Party by Joe Ashton with a slender 1.72% majority, the narrowest since the 1920s. The election resulted in the Labour Party retaining its control of the council[4]. 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Bassetlaw was announced as one of a second tranche of 21 seats in which the Constituency Labour Party (CLP) was allowed by the central party to get started on its selection process early. "As the Labour Party prepares for the District Elections in May 2023, I think the time is right for them . Today they feel they owe their allegiance to no one, he says: Ultimately, her legacy is a fragmented, individualised society., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The election will take place on the same day as other local elections in England as part of the 2023 United Kingdom local elections.. Brexit is our way of getting those people back to where they came from. I challenge them but it gets really nasty. Senior Labour sources in Bassetlaw have said they are 'immensely frustrated' at the decision, with one accusing the national party of 'inventing' allegations. And his family waited for a council house for 27 years. Read about our approach to external linking. These wards were transferred to Mansfield constituency in 2010. We want them out. The 2015 Bassetlaw District Council election took place on 7 May 2015, to elect all 48 members of Bassetlaw District Council in England. The seat voted strongly for Brexit in the 2016 referendum. [n 2]Before that election, the seat had been part of the so-called "red wall", being held by the Labour Partysince 1929. The Conservative Party are. Ive come from a miners strike that fell apart. A lot of it was down to the anti-Corbyn rhetoric.. But last night, Brendan Clarke-Smith became the. A lot of it is low-paid, non-unionised work, says Bell. The 1923 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday 6 December 1923. Bassetlaw is a shire district in Nottinghamshire, England. 2023 BBC. I know all parties stitch up selections to secure their preferred candidates, but this was of a different order. The Labour Party said that all complaints were taken "seriously" and were "fully investigated". The Labour Party has picked Keir Morrison as its new parliamentary candidate for Bassetlaw, replacing originally selected challenger Sally Gimson. Original hand signed autograph - Emanuel 'Manny' Shinwell - 1983DedicatedIn poor condition - creases present & marks showing from damage to reverse - please see photosMeasures approx. Lawyers for Ms Gimson are now seeking an injunction over this decision, calling the process "an utter sham". But on Wednesday, Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC) axed her over "very serious allegations". Following the next set of elections in 1976, the Labour Party lost its majority and no single party held a majority of seats. The constituency was created in 1885 by the Redistribution of Seats Act. Women and some ethnic minority men, who were treated similarly, have called me to offer their sympathy and solidarity. 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