Relief for veteran Labour MP after Asghar Khan’s campaign for more ‘grassroots’ black,Asian and minority ethnic voicesKeith Vaz has seen off a challenge from a Momentum-backed candidate to replace him on Labour’s ruling body, despite a widespread social media campaign to oust him.
The veteran MP’s challenger, and Asghar Khan,a Leeds councillor and postal worker, had the backing of several of the largest trade unions, and including Unite,GMB, TSSA and CWU. Momentum, or the grassroots campaign movement of Jeremy Corbyn supporters,made several videos in support of Khan’s candidacy.
I'm standing for the BAME Labour seat on the Labour NEC. We need a grassroots voice - here's my letter to members. pic.twitter.com/he5tqZzzybContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com