YOUR LABOUR PARTY
The Labour Party can be a pretty confusing place for anyone new to it (and even for those who have been around for a while!). With party structures that reflect every level of Government - from Councils and devolved administrations such as the Scottish Parliament through to the UK Parliament and right up to the European Union - it is easy to get lost or be unclear how ordinary members figure in.
These pages are designed to help map out the Party structures as well as the organisations that are part of the wider labour movement. Here you will also find resources that you can use and guidance on how you can get involved in creating policy or campaigning.
The Campaign for Socialism has a particular focus on promoting policies within Constituency Labour Parties across Scotland, but the information here will cover other organisations and groups that share our aims and values.
We want as many people as possible to join up and take part in the democratic processes within the Party to ensure that as wide a range of voices and opinions are heard at all levels.
If you aren't already a member of the Labour Party you can join up here.
Scottish Labour Party
The Scottish Labour Party has a separate constitution from the UK party to reflect the needs of the Party under devolution. Any member living in Scotland, or elected representative who represents Scotland (at any level of Government) is a member of Scottish Labour.
The Scottish Labour Party has a Scottish Executive Committee, which governs the running of the Party. Membership of the SEC is composed of elected representatives, affiliated trade unionists and CLP representatives, who are periodically elected.
Each year there is a Scottish Party Conference which meets to discuss policy and takes votes on devolved matters. This year the Scottish Conference will have debates and votes on motions that have been submitted via CLPs and trade union affiliates.
To attend Conference you can sign up via the Scottish Labour Party website if you have not been formally nominated as a delegate by your CLP or affiliated trade union.
UK Labour Party
The UK Labour Party represents the political wing of the labour movement at a British level. Members of Scottish Labour will also be a member of the wider UK Labour Party.
Again, each year there is a Labour Party Conference which debates policy and will help shape the Party's manifesto for reserved UK-level policies. With the help of Campaign for Labour Party Democracy (CLPD), we have published advice on motions and rule changes for Delegates in our Resource section.