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The home for Labour’s radical realists - united by values, driven by change. Join us to unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party. http://mainstreamlabour.org/

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Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 7h ago

Meet Kerry Postlewhite 🌹 Chair of Mainstream, over 40 years in the party, and someone who's never stopped honouring Labour's commitments to trade unions and the wider movement. She brings the experience and dedication Labour needs to reconnect with its purpose. Vote Kerry in the CLP section.

Campaign graphic: "Vote: Kerry Postlewhite, L1212372." Photo of Kerry Postlewhite smiling with short blonde hair wearing a navy shirt, speaking at an event with text visible on a screen behind her. Labelled "NEC Candidate | CLP section." Caption: "This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream."
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 2d ago

Meet Cat Arnold 🌹 Sitting NEC rep, vice-chair for women, and the candidate who topped CLP nominations this year. A Labour Party that draws on the wisdom, energy and talents of its whole movement needs people like her at the table. Vote Cat Arnold in the CLP section.

Campaign graphic: "Vote: Cat Arnold, L1452611." Photo of Cat Arnold smiling, with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a red coat over a green top, outdoors near water. Labelled "NEC Candidate | CLP section." Caption: "This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream."
Jason Avgherinos@jasonav.bsky.social · 4d ago

I’ve voted for the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social team in Labour's NEC elections. Let's elect progressive voices to represent members and strengthen democracy and hope at the heart of Labour. VOTE: Kerry, Cat, Jovan and, if you're a councillor, Elizabeth. www.mainstreamlabour.org/2026-nec-and...

2026 NEC and NPF Elections

We’re organising to elect a powerful team of Mainstream candidates to the NEC and NPF who will fight for the democratic and pluralist Labour Party that we need in order to bring a popular, principled ...

mainstreamlabour.org

Sarah Young@sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · 5d ago

Let’s have real open debate about how we work together for social justice, climate justice and making people’s lives better. That’s not too much to ask, is it?

Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC! Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC. This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.

A purple and red graphic with a white Mainstream logo. The graphic reads: 'Your candidates for the NEC. Cat Arnold, CLP section, L1452611. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, CLP section, L1232610. Kerry Postlewhite, CLP section, L1212372. Elizabeth Dennis, Local Government section, L0145211. This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream.'
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 5d ago

🗳️🌹🗳️🌹Huge thanks to our friends at the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform for recommending a vote for Cat Arnold, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul and Kerry Postlewhite - all members of LCER - in this year's elections to Labour's NEC! See our regional ranking recommendations below!

In this year's election, three candidates are members of LCER - Catherine Arnold serves on our Executive Committee, and Jovan Owusu-Nepaul and Kerry Postlewhite also belong to LCER. Please consider ranking these as your top three choices (and if you're a member of Mainstream, it will make sense for you to place them in the recommended order for your region). All three are endorsed by Ann Black, longstanding member of LCER and of the NEC.
Kaz Self 🏳️‍⚧️@kazself.com · last wk.

We have seen over the last 2+ years what happens when the Labour Party listens only to select voices. We need an NEC that represents the broad church, guiding the Party as it resets itself. I’ve voted for these Mainstream candidates, plus trans ally Jess Barnard, with Abdi Duale for balance.

Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · last wk.

🌹In this year's NEC elections, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream. Find your email ballot under the subject line 'Your ballot – Labour Party elections'. Regional ranking recommendations below 👇

Your candidates for the NEC. Elizabeth Dennis L0145211 Local gov section Cat Arnold L1452611 CLP section Kerry Postlewhite L1212372 CLP section Jovan Owusu-Nepaul L1232610 CLP section This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
@ireneannpayne.bsky.social · last wk.

I’ve voted for the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social team in Labour's NEC elections. Let's elect progressive voices to represent members and strengthen democracy and hope at the heart of Labour. VOTE: Kerry, Cat, Jovan and, if you're a councillor, Elizabeth. www.mainstreamlabour.org/2026-nec-and...

2026 NEC and NPF Elections

We’re organising to elect a powerful team of Mainstream candidates to the NEC and NPF who will fight for the democratic and pluralist Labour Party that we need in order to bring a popular, principled ...

mainstreamlabour.org

Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · last wk.

“By the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone.” 🌹❤️ These words, enshrined in our party’s constitution and printed on our membership cards, capture the belief at the heart of Mainstream’s NEC campaign. labourlist.org/2026/06/nec-...

NEC Statement from Mainstream: 'By the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone' - LabourList

Read the statement from the Mainstream candidates for Labour's NEC.

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Josh Constable 🌹🐝@joshconstable.bsky.social · last wk.

Decidly odd not to be voting for @annblack.bsky.social in this year's NEC election. Someone who helped me numerous times with issues and queries when I was a CLP chair. Its great to see her endorse our Mainstream NEC team. People I know will bring the same commitment to our members as Ann did!

Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · last wk.

For 25 years, @annblack.bsky.social has championed party members on Labour's NEC. We're thrilled that she's backing Cat Arnold, Kerry Postlewhite and Jovan Owusu-Nepaul this year. Support the Mainstream team to continue Ann's tireless commitment to transparency and democracy 👇

Cat Arnold was elected to the NEC in 2024 as part of a hastily assembled women’s mini-slate. She is committed to accountability, and since joining the NEC she asks all the questions which I asked when elected back in 2000. Given time she may even be able to track down some answers. She has just been elected as the joint NEC vice-chair for women, and her statement is here. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul worked for the party’s equalities team, and stood as the Labour candidate in Clacton in 2024. Few people know more about campaigning against the Faragists, and after he visited Oxford I can recommend him highly as a speaker for party meetings. His statement is here. Kerry Postlewhite was also a parliamentary candidate in 2024, and can empathise with the experiences of candidates and members in non-priority seats. She worked for the Socialist Group of MEPs, including Labour MEPs, for more than ten years. Her statement is here.
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · last wk.

🌹In this year's NEC elections, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream. Find your email ballot under the subject line 'Your ballot – Labour Party elections'. Regional ranking recommendations below 👇

Your candidates for the NEC. Elizabeth Dennis L0145211 Local gov section Cat Arnold L1452611 CLP section Kerry Postlewhite L1212372 CLP section Jovan Owusu-Nepaul L1232610 CLP section This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
Scott Brerton 🌹@scottbrerton.bsky.social · last wk.

I’ve voted for the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social team in Labour's NEC elections. Let's elect progressive voices to represent members and strengthen democracy and hope at the heart of Labour. VOTE: Kerry, Cat, Jovan and, if you're a councillor, Elizabeth. www.mainstreamlabour.org/2026-nec-and...

2026 NEC and NPF Elections

We’re organising to elect a powerful team of Mainstream candidates to the NEC and NPF who will fight for the democratic and pluralist Labour Party that we need in order to bring a popular, principled ...

mainstreamlabour.org

Nairn Angus-McDonald@nairnamcd.bsky.social · last wk.

I’ve voted for the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social team in Labour's NEC elections. Let's elect progressive voices to represent members and strengthen democracy and hope at the heart of Labour. VOTE: Kerry, Cat, Jovan and, if you're a councillor, Elizabeth. www.mainstreamlabour.org/2026-nec-and...

2026 NEC and NPF Elections

We’re organising to elect a powerful team of Mainstream candidates to the NEC and NPF who will fight for the democratic and pluralist Labour Party that we need in order to bring a popular, principled ...

mainstreamlabour.org

Sarah Young@sarahwoodberrydown.bsky.social · last wk.

I’ve tended to avoid voting by slate - I want to choose my candidates according to their beliefs and what they’re actually going to do for people. Today I’m supporting candidates who are Mainstream supporters because of the principles they’ve signed up to (see below):

Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · last wk.

💥💥💥 Ballots are arriving today! 💥💥💥 Vote for the Mainstream team to build a new politics rooted in democracy, participation and radical ambition for the communities Labour exists to serve. www.mainstreamlabour.org/2026-nec-and...

NEC Elections 2026: Regional Ranking Recommendations London, North West, Yorkshire & the Humber, International 1. Kerry Postlewhite 2. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul 3. Cat Arnold West Midlands, South East, East, Scotland, Wales 1. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul 2. Kerry Postlewhite 3. Cat Arnold East Midlands, South West, North East 1. Cat Arnold 2. Kerry Postlewhite 3. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 4w ago

💥💥💥 Huge news 💥💥💥 Mainstream leads the CLP nominations for the NEC elections! And all of our brilliant candidates for the NEC and NPF are officially on the ballot. Thank you to the CLPs and Labour Groups across the country supporting the Mainstream team.

A screenshot of a LabourList article that reads; Mainstream top CLP nominations for NEC elections. Daniel Green.
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC! Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC. This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.

A purple and red graphic with a white Mainstream logo. The graphic reads: 'Your candidates for the NEC. Cat Arnold, CLP section, L1452611. Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, CLP section, L1232610. Kerry Postlewhite, CLP section, L1212372. Elizabeth Dennis, Local Government section, L0145211. This year, vote to reconnect Labour with its mainstream.'
Mainstream@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 3w ago

Mainstream’s Interim Council sends its congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Leader of the Labour Party and, from Monday, Prime Minister. We look forward to playing our part in making real change happen - with our eyes wide open to the scale of the fight ahead.

On Andy Burnham’s Announcement as Leader of the Labour Party: Mainstream’s Interim Council sends its congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Leader of the Labour Party and, from Monday, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. We were proud to launch with his backing last year, and like the whole Labour movement, we are hopeful for this shared opportunity to write a transformative new chapter for the country. This is our final chance to defeat the forces of the authoritarian right, pull our party back from the brink and build a country that shifts power and wealth decisively back to the majority. To deliver on the promise of “change” we made in 2024, what comes next must be radically and meaningfully different. Business as usual must end. We face a growing inequality and climate crisis, which is feeding spiralling living costs and a basic sense of scarcity, injustice and unfairness across the country. To tackle it, Labour must be prepared to invest in the bonds that hold communities together, pioneering a new political economy and rebuilding our broken democracy. In our recent paper, The Productive State: A Framework for Manchesterism, we set out in detail how this new settlement can take shape. Facing international instability, Labour must champion solidarity, human rights, and collective action. We must reject the extraction, exploitation and grotesque inequalities promoted by domestic and global economic systems.To win support for a popular, principled, and practical left politics, Labour must also change within. We must unlock the wisdom, talents, and energy of all of our members and our wider movement to lead the change our country so urgently needs. Our new leadership must root out the factionalism and insularity of recent years, embracing democracy, pluralism and participation. This should start with the full implementation of the recommendations of the Forde Report on Labour Party culture. It also demands that our new leader’s first Cabinet properly represents our party’s tradition as a broad church, not a boys’ club. We hope, in particular, to see the appointment of a progressive Chancellor with vision, values and a record of delivering structural change; someone who understands the threat that climate breakdown poses to people and planet and who has the courage to rebuild our state’s productive capacity. May’s devastating election results showed that, in every nation and region of the UK, vast swathes of voters have lost faith in Labour. Party membership has sunk to a dangerous low, and much of our movement feels dejected and disempowered. The process to change the leadership did little to address this at the grassroots. Labour have been given a lifeline - but we are by no means out of the woods. Change at the top is necessary, but to make hope a reality, this next chapter for Labour and the country must follow a genuinely different path. We look forward to playing our part in making real change happen - but we do so with our eyes wide open to the scale of the fight ahead.