Nesil Caliskan, Labour's candidate and the leader of Enfield Council and a member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC), has been selected as Labour's candidate for Barking, replacing Darren Rodwell. Caliskan's selection has garnered praise from various Labour groups, highlighting her leadership in local government and her role in representing Labour councils. However, her selection has also sparked controversy, as she is the sixth NEC member to receive a safe seat in the past week, a decision made by fellow NEC members rather than local party members. The decision was described as 'very courageous' by some, referencing Sir Humphrey.
🔴BARKING: given all this controversy about her, it seems that tonight's decision by the Labour NEC to pick Nesil Caliskan was - as Sir Humphrey might have said - a very courageous one, especially given the circumstances of Darren Rodwell's departure. https://t.co/dlTqY5XN2q
🔴 BARKING: and, amazingly, Nesil Caliskan is also a member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee [NEC], representing Labour councils. She's the sixth Labour NEC member to be given a safe seat in the last week - given by fellow NEC members, not by local party members! https://t.co/OHzdoI4JDp
We’re delighted that our brilliant @LGA_Labour leader @Nesil_Caliskan selected as the candidate for Barking 👏 Labours leader in local government will be a fantastic candidate and a great champion for the power of local communities and councils https://t.co/dO9EXme5Hg
🔴 BARKING: Nesil Caliskan picked for Barking, replacing Darren Rodwell as candidate.
NEW: Enfield Council leader Nesil Caliskan chosen to replace Darren Rodwell as Labour’s candidate in Barking. https://t.co/gsgQCcY3rg
Congratulations @Nesil_Caliskan, Labour's candidate for Barking 🌹 https://t.co/pxQLPsGxfG