Community Union endorses David Miliband for Labour Leader
Your union Community has a long history with the Labour party. Over the past 13 years, Community has worked with the Labour government where possible and against the Labour government when necessary to represent your interests
As an affiliated union, (which means that your union representatives have a direct say in policy), Community members that pay the political fund will be invited to participate in the election of the next Labour leader.
Community Union General Secretary Michael J. Leahy has met with a number of candidates over the years. Having weighed up the candidates statements and policy proposals, one candidate is head and shoulders above the others.
Q & A with General Secretary Michael J. Leahy OBE on endorsing David Miliband
Q: Why has Community Union chosen to endorse David Miliband?
A: Let me just say that all the candidates have a strong track record of defending the vulnerable and protecting workers rights. Whatever the result, I have no doubt that Labour will return to Parliament energised and ready to hold David Cameron to account. But I felt that David Miliband has both the commitment to the issues our members care about and the political weight to make that commitment count.
Q: How has he shown this commitment?
A: David Miliband has shown great support for our members and their communities. David understands that investing in the future means not just investing in industry and infrastructure, but also in developing people and supporting lifelong learning.
Q: What vision did he set out?
A: David is determined to re-engage with the party's grassroots and strengthen its internal democracy - as the route to rebuilding the labour movement as an effective election winning force and an organised movement for change in workplaces and communities across the country.
We have seen that this ConDem government is determined to cut spending where it is needed most, whether it is in Schools, Hospitals or essential services.
I believe that David is the best person in the party today to fight the ConDem cuts and I would ask that when you receive your ballot paper, consider David Miliband for Labour leader.