Aims and values
Labour Rule Book, Clause IV (Section 1)
The Labour Party is a democratic socialist Party. It believes that by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone, so as to create for each of us the means to realise our true potential and for all of us a community in which power, wealth and opportunity are in the hands of the many not the few; where the rights we enjoy reflect the duties we owe and where we live together freely, in a spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect.
Member’s Pledge
Every member agrees to the following on joining the Party:
I pledge to act within the spirit and rules of the Labour Party in my conduct both on and offline, with members and non-members and I stand against all forms of abuse.
I commit to treating all those I encounter with respect and courtesy whether or not they are in the Labour Party or a member of the public.
Whilst I am at Labour Party meetings, on the doorstep, in a campaigning environment, on social media or in any Labour Party gathering, I will:
- Listen to others’ viewpoints, participate inclusively, challenge appropriately.
- Conduct reasoned arguments and not talk over others.
- Use constructive criticism consistent with Labour’s values.
- Always act in an appropriate and respectful manner to others.
- Take care to use appropriate, non-offensive language.
- Finally, I will not organise to drown out the views of others recognising the unfairness this creates.
- By following this Code, I will help to ensure an inclusive, safe and constructive environment within the Labour Party.
I understand that if found to be in breach of the Labour Party’s codes of conduct, guidelines, policies and procedures on online and offline abuse, and if I fail to treat those I encounter with respect and courtesy, I will be subject to, and may be sanctioned in accordance with, the rules and procedures of the Labour Party.
