Johanna Baxter – 2022 NEC Candidate Statement

The candidate statement from Johanna Baxter.

Candidate Statement

Labour needs to win power for the many whilst keeping true to our radical values. We need to offer solutions as well as solidarity – a credible radical alternative that creates jobs, tackles climate change, and invests in the health and education of our nation.

As Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland, representing 80,000 workers, I know the reality of fighting for those values on the frontline and my track record is one of delivery.

I’m a Labour member of 26 years, a previous CLP Chair and CLP Secretary, a CLP rep on the Scottish Executive and active campaigner.

It’s an honour to serve as your NEC Vice Chair and I have worked hard with colleagues to sort our complaints system, improve transparency and the training and support for CLPs to make sure we are match fit for the next election.

I am committed to engaging with members and retain the record for visiting the most CLPs to provide reports of our work.

I’ve never shied away from speaking truth to power and will work with everyone across our broad church to put Labour back in power.
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