This means we should ensure greater control over events in Europe. More public investment is needed or there will be many more joint ventures of the Quadrant variety. The pledge given by the late John Smith when he was leader of the Labour Party should be honoured. It should be employment rights from day one of starting work. I am prepared to serve my full term.
All candidates give commitments and pledge to work for a better future.
What is a key part of democracy is holding people to account. In 1992 when I put up for election to the Post of Assistant Secretary, I set out my aims and stood by them. In 1997 I was re-elected unopposed. This was the members verdict on my record in that job. In this election, the most important in the Union's short history, the only national official who can be called to account in 5 years time is me.