Emily's Conference Blog
Last week I took the Labour campaign for East Worthing and Shoreham to the party’s Annual Conference in Bournemouth.
I was lucky enough to be called to speak in the debate on prosperity and work on Tuesday afternoon – the day after Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave his fantastic address in which he set out his vision for our country.
First Statement from Emily Benn
Emily Benn releases first statement as EWAS Labour Candidate
I am honoured to have been chosen by the Labour members of East Worthing and Shoreham Constituency to fight the next General Election as the Labour candidate.
Continue reading this statement...
East Worthing and Shoreham CLP makes a historic choice...
On Wednesday 12th September, East Worthing and Shoreham Constituency Labour Party selected Emily Benn, the United Kingdom's youngest ever parliamentary candidate.
At 17 she already has enviable political and campaigning experience, and a profound commitment to the values and traditions of the Labour movement.
Above all, it was clear to our members that Emily embodies the future while caring passionately about the values and achievements of the past.
We look forward to a new era of renewal in our constituency, and to setting an example that will be followed nationally.