Everything About Eastleigh Labour Party
Who are we?
Eastleigh Labour Party centres around a commitment to make Eastleigh and the wider constituency a better place to work, live and enjoy.
Our members come from different backgrounds, educational experiences and professional roles. This diversity means we have lots of varied skills that help when creating campaigns, engaging voters, securing funding or growing our membership – think of us like a small business that is entirely customer focused and driven by core values of family, hardwork, decency and fairness.
Joining Eastleigh Labour Party doesn’t come with any specific commitments or responsibilities – you can be involved in as much or as little as you’d like.
Eastleigh Labour Party: the need to knows
- Members meet monthly (during the Covid-19 pandemic, we do this online)
- We invite discussion and engagment, online and offline, on local, national and international subjects
- There are seperate sessions for campaigning, elections and party management
- There isn't a right or wrong way to be a member; you can be involved as much or as little as you like
- We operate like a small business. We carry the Labour flag but we focus on Eastleigh, our local economy and community
What would I do as a member?
Your membership, your experience, your choice
- Vote on candidates and policy
- Create and shape local objectives
- Attend conferences, training and debates
- Establish and support local campaigns
- Use your skills to help your community
Here’s a quick list of questions we’ve been asked about becoming a member:
Q: Do I have to knock doors or post leaflets?
A: Members are encouraged to take part in as much or as little as you like. You could do nothing and just be a member or run our campaigns. It’s your choice!
Q: Do I have to tell my employer I have joined a political party?
A: No, you don’t have to tell anyone you’re a member of a political party.
Q: Do I need to be part of a union?
A: No, Union membership is optional.