Secretary of Bristol Trades Council, UNITE Senior Rep, LRC member for 14 years, I would like to help the LRC at this crucial time.The press still relentlessly attacks because we came closer than ever to having a Socialist government, if we remain united we can win power. In Bristol recently we have had a disgraceful dereliction of democracy over the nomination for Metro Mayor when the 2 candidates with the most nominations were not shortlisted. A strong LRC is vital to convince angry socialists to stay in the party and fight rather than leave.