MPs

- Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP (Paisley and Renfrewshire South)

- Charlotte Atkins MP (Staffordshire Moorlands)

"I'm backing Harriet for deputy leader. I have worked and campaigned with her for years, especially over women's rights, but more broadly too, and I have seen her dedication. She is politically smart, extremely personable and is as well-respected in both the Northern heartlands as she is her native South. I am clear that she is the best person to complement Gordon Brown and lead us into a 4th term."

- Vera Baird QC MP (Redcar)

 

I support Harriet to become deputy leader because she and Gordon will be a marvellous team at the top of the party. It is high time we had a woman as deputy leader. Harriet stands for an inclusive society. She has visited Hove and Portslade on several occasions. Whenever she came, people were enchanted by her warm personality and her endless ability to listen. She has shown a great readiness to pick up people's concerns and to bring them into new legislation.

- Celia Barlow MP (Hove and Portslade)

- Bob Blizzard MP (Waveney)

- Kevin Brennan MP (Cardiff West)

She has led campaigns for the National Minimum Wage and the Low Pay Commission; fought hard for the Minimum Income Guarantee which raised the income for the country's poorest pensioners by 12%; and campaigns for the victims of crime. It is an attractive track record of a politician who has championed the interests of those who don't always get their voice heard on their own. She would make a great deputy for Gordon Brown.

- Rt. Hon Nick Brown MP (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Wallsend)

 

"Harriet would make an excellent deputy leader, really adding some passion and determination to the top team. I know from working with her that when she's got the bit between her teeth there's no stopping her. Her constituency in the South East of England is very different from mine but her values are the same."

- Chris Bryant MP (Rhondda) 

"I am backing Harriet because twenty years of working with her has taught me that she is a woman of integrity, courage and decency- and a broad appeal. "

- Karen Buck MP (Regent's Park and Kensington North)

"I am supporting Harriet because she has shown a track record in representing Equality and BAME issues in parliament. At a time when we are involved in discussions on the renewal of our party it is important that we have a woman at the top levels of our party."

- Dawn Butler MP (Brent South)

 

"I have worked with Harriet since we both served in Robin Cook's team during the Major years, in the Shadow Cabinet, and then in Government. I have always been impressed by her commitment to excellence, especially in the NHS and Social Services, as well as at the DCA. She would be a huge asset to the Party as Deputy Leader. "

- Rt Hon Tom Clarke MP (Coatbridge, Chryston, Bellshill)

"I'm backing Harriet for Deputy leader, because she talks about the issues that are important to women and their families and women know that she really cares about those issues and wants them to be at the heart of our party's policies."

- Ann Coffey MP (Stockport)

"I'm supporting because over the years she has proved herself to be a tireless campaigner for change. She has shown enormous persistence and commitment in fighting for equality, both within the Labour Party and across the country, and was one of the earliest advocates for our family policies that are now helping our children across the country."

- Yvette Cooper MP (Pontefract and Castleford)

- Claire Curtis-Thomas MP (Crosby)

- Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP (Edinburgh South West)

"I'm backing Harriet because for deputy leader I want a Londoner and a champion for social justice."

- Andrew Dismore MP (Hendon)

"I am backing Harriet because of her lifelong commitment to the labour and trade union movement and, in particular, her support for low paid workers. "

- Frank Doran MP (Aberdeen North) 

"Harriet Harman has fought to make Labour values a reality all her life. She is an able and talented communicator and has a real connection with the British public. I believe she will be a powerful advocate for equality and fairness. I am delighted to support her for deputy leader of the Labour Party."

- Angela Eagle MP (Wallasey)

"I am supporting Harriet because she has been a real champion of women's causes over the many years I have known her. I admire her courage and tenacity. She never gives up and she deserves to win."

- Barbara Follett MP (Stevenage)

 "I am backing Harriet not just because she is a woman, although we need women leaders in the party, but because she understands winning. She helped me win my marginal constituency and she'll help Labour win a fourth term. "

- Michael J Foster MP (Hastings and Rye) 

"It is important a competent female such as Harriet occupies the high position of deputy leader."

- Rt Hon Bruce George MP (Walsall South)

 

"The legacy the Tories left in 1997 included Plymouth the poorest ward in the England. The minimum wage, childcare and family friendly policies at work were things she played a key role shaping during the past twenty years - in government - and before. Who better could there be to ensure that we meet the challenges facing us so that we continue to earn the trust of people in Plymouth today and tomorrow."

- Linda Gilroy MP (Plymouth Sutton)

"I am supporting Harriet for Deputy Leader. Since I was elected two years ago I have seen how energetically she pursues issues to improve the lives of women and children. We need her experience and drive to win again. "

- Helen Goodman MP (Bishop Auckland)

"Harriet Harman is just the Deputy leader a Gordon Brown-led government needs."

- Nigel Griffiths MP (Edinburgh South)

 

"I am keen to see Harriet Harman as Deputy Prime Minister. Her experience in a Southern Constituency and as a woman in the Labour Party will bring a unique and complementary approach to Gordon Brown's leadership. It is clear from opinion surveys that the combination of Gordon Brown as leader and Harriet Harman as deputy will give us the strongest appeal in particular to women and swing voters and Harriet's wealth of campaigning experience and strong communication skills will be particularly valuable for our next election campaign. "

- Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt MP (Leicester West)

 

"We need Harriet as Deputy Leader to help Gordon Brown win the next General Election for Labour."

- Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP (Barking)

 

"Harriet has a strong track record in the Labour Party, is a great campaigner, and I have no doubt she would make an excellent Deputy Leader. She is the right candidate to help secure victories in the marginal constituencies we need to win to ensure a fourth term of Labour Government."

- Rt Hon Geoff Hoon MP (Ashfield)

- Kevan Jones MP (North Durham)

"Harriet has been an outstanding MP, campaigner and Minister, as effective in middle England as in our inner city heartlands. She is rooted in our Party whilst also having wide electoral appeal."

- Sally Keeble MP (Northampton North)

"Harriet has my support. We worked well together on many political campaigns so I know that her values are strong, her commitment beyond question and her personality is attractive to a wide audience. "

- David Kidney MP (Stafford)

"I am supporting Harriet Harman's nomination as deputy leader for reasons of gender and geography. We need to ensure that in the senior echelon of government, London and the east of England (where over 20 million of our population live and work) is fully and adequately represented. Harriet has been a good friend to me when the going has been tough. I don't forget friendship and loyalty; qualities that are alas in politics; often in short supply! "

- Andrew Mackinlay MP (Thurrock)

- Rt Hon Denis MacShane MP (Rotherham)

 

"I am backing Harriet because I believe that she will help the new leadership of the Labour Party to work as a team, and to always keep the needs of women and children at the front of their minds. We are becalmed at the moment and we need her energy and willingness to reach out to our members and beyond to the voters who need a Labour government. She is not standing for deputy leader as a substitute for standing for the leaders job."

- Fiona MacTaggart MP (Slough)

"I have worked with Harriet for many years and I am sure that she has all the qualities required to do the job as Deputy. She will provide the balance necessary on the Leadership ticket and she is well respected, not only in the Labour Party, but throughout the country."

- Eric Martlew MP (Carlisle)

 

"I am endorsing Harriet Harman for the role of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party because she is a woman of considerable drive and commitment with wide experience of working in Cabinet. Over the years I have known her, Harriet has been a successful campaigner for the rights of women, workers, prisoners and community groups and I believe that her humanity, integrity, decency and warmth will have broad appeal across the whole country."

 Rt Hon John McFall MP (West Dunbartonshire)

"I'm backing Harriet for Deputy Leader, because she is a champion for women and families and because she is the best person to work alongside Gordon Brown to deliver a fourth term for the Labour Government."

- Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP (Portsmouth North)

- Ed Miliband MP (Doncaster North)

- Chris Mole MP (Ipswich)

 

"I want the new Deputy leader of the Labour Party to be someone who has a track record of commitment to the party, is a good communicator, and is able to transform the concerns and difficulties of ordinary members into legislation which will improve the lives of people in Britain. Harriet has the skills, experience and determination to do this."

- Madeleine Moon MP (Bridgend)

 

"Harriet has been the architect of some of the most radical thinking on family friendly policies long before most were popular. Families across the country are benefiting from her work to help increase child care provision and ensure that women and children benefit most from Labour's investment."

- Margaret Moran MP (Luton South)

 

"I am backing Harriet because I believe she is the right candidate to help Gordon Brown take the Labour party into a fourth term."

- Julie Morgan MP (Cardiff North)

Sandra Osborne MP (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

 

"Harriet will be a good compliment to the strength of Gordon Brown and will appeal to a wide range of voters."

- Ken Purchase MP (Wolverhampton North East)

 

"I am delighted to support Harriet, a woman of talent and integrity and someone I believe will help restore our reputation with voters."

- Linda Riordan MP (Halifax) 

"I'm backing Harriet because she is the best champion of women I know. She puts her philosophy into practice by supporting women throughout the party - she deserves to win."

- Joan Ruddock MP (Lewisham Deptford)

- Mohammad Sarwar MP (Glasgow Central)

"Harriet is enthusiastic, listens well and will actively seek solutions to the problems faced by women and families in Britain. She has a winning appeal for people of all ages and all parts of the country - as the yougov polls bear out."

- Alison Seabeck MP (Plymouth Devonport)

"On her recent visit to Scotland Harriet met many party members who were impressed by her commitment to the union of Great Britain and for the need to re-energise our party using the talents of all our members at every level and within the trade union movement. The warmth shown to her by many senior colleagues in Scotland demonstrates that she has the necessary qualities to play a pivotal role in delivering a fourth term for our Labour Government. "

- Jim Sheridan MP (Paisley and Renfrewshire North)

"I am delighted to be supporting Harriet for Deputy leader. Her record as a campaigner for social justice speaks for itself. And she has helped deliver real improvements for children and families. Harriet connects with voters and I believe she and Gordon Brown would make a great team, a team capable of delivering victory for Labour at the next general election."

- Angela C Smith MP (Sheffield Hillsborough)

 

"As a Member of Parliament in a marginal seat I am delighted to support Harriet and have no doubt that with Gordon Brown she offers the best team to invigorate the Labour Party and win the next election. Harriet has always been a tireless campaigner for fairness and equality across society - and understands the need to engage with the Labour Party membership and the wider public. She has my full support."

- Angela E Smith MP (Basildon)

 

"I'm backing Harriet because she has a strong record in delivering on women's issues, and on reaching out to women voters. "

- Dr Phyllis Starkey MP (Milton Keynes South West) 

"The breadth of support for Harriet in the party and across the country gives us the best chance of a fourth term in our most marginal seats."

- Dr Howard Stoate MP (Dartford)

- Gisela Stuart MP (Birmingham, Edgbaston)

 

"I am backing Harriet for the deputy leadership because I believe her to be the best person for the job."

- Emily Thornberry MP (Islington South and Finsbury)

 

- Keith Vaz MP (Leicester East)

 

- Joan Walley (Stoke-On-Trent North)

"Harriet has my full support. She has always shown strong commitment to increasing the number of women in Parliament and the devolved administrations. She will be a good friend for Wales. "

- Betty Williams MP (Conwy)

"I'm supporting Harriet because of her long history of campaigning on issues that are going to be crucial for us as at the next General Election and because I believe that she will make a real difference in marginal seats like mine."

- Michael Wills MP (Swindon North) 

"I believe that Harriet is the best candidate for the position of Deputy Leader. She has a good track record on equality issues, and has excellent ideas for party development."

- Iain Wright MP (Hartlepool)

 

 

"I'm supporting Harriet because she's the best candidate." 

- Derek Wyatt MP (Sittingbourne and Sheppey)

Peers.

Lord Neil Kinnock

Baroness Estelle Morris

 

Harriet Harman has been the most consistent champion of women in parliament - on childcare, domestic violence, equal pay, rape - the whole agenda. And best of all she LISTENS. 

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC

Having worked alongside Harriet for twenty years, I believe her commitment to women is second to none in the Labour movement. It would be a great step forward if she was Deputy Leader alongside Gordon Brown. I think they'd make a great team.

Baroness Uddin

I have known Harriet as a friend, comrade and sister for over 25 years. I think she has done more to encourage women to become parliamentarians and play a role in public life, and more for working women than any other senior politician of her generation.

Baroness Thornton

Harriet deserves support for raising issues of direct concern to voters like the family, work life balance, social justice and the environment. Having a woman as deputy leader will I believe make a real difference to Labours electoral appeal - especially in key marginals in the south.

Lord Bassam

I'm supporting Harriet for Deputy Leader because of her great campaigning record on equality for women, ranging from domestic violence, to increasing the number of women in public and political life. She stands for what I believe in.

Baroness Gale

I support Harriet Harman for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party because Harriet has tirelessly promoted support for families through party policy over many years. She is a dynamic campaigner who will especially reach out to women voters and connect with them at the next General Election.

Baroness Crawley

Baroness Billingham

Baroness Massey

Baroness Ashton

Baroness Royall

Baroness Morgan

Baroness Gould

Baroness Kingsmill

MEPs

I have known and campaigned with Harriet for over twenty years and believe I am well placed to confirm that she is a committed, inspiring and dynamic woman. She has always identified with the concerns of women at home and abroad and is a feisty fighter for justice for women in employment and in the home.

Glenys Kinnock MEP (Wales)

 

As someone who has worked with women across the EU and struggled for equality in every EU country, I'm backing Harriet for Deputy because she has always fought to put women's issues at the top of the political agenda. She is a leading light in London and beyond, and is exactly what the party needs in its Deputy.

Mary Honeyball MEP (London)

London Assembly members

I am backing Harriet because the Labour party needs to have a practical politician like Harriet in the deputy position. She knows what's going on in the real lives of Londoners and has shown herself to be an utterly decent politician and a really effective MP. I am proud to have worked with her in the service of the community and I have total faith in her ability to make sure high level policy debates turn into real improvements in the lives of working people in the UK.

Valerie Shawcross (AM for Lambeth and Southwark)

I'm supporting Harriet for Deputy.

Nicky Gavron AM

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

A key reason I am supporting Harriet is her leadership around the work life balance agenda over two decades. Not only has she lived these challenges personally, she has played a major role in putting them at the heart of labour's concerns.  Moreover she understands what still needs to be achieved in the years ahead.

Wendy Alexander (MSP for Paisley North)

Harriet is an excellent communicator who I believe will have a broader appeal than any of the other candidates. She was an excellent deputy to Gordon when I worked with her on Finance Bills in opposition and has an outstanding record over the last quarter of a century on social justice and equality issues. She has worked in particular to strengthen the position of women in practical ways and to challenge discrimination and violence against them, most recently as a minister through introducing important domestic violence legislation.

Malcolm Chrisholm (MSP for Edinburgh North and Leith)

I am supporting Harriet Harman because I know she has the qualities and experience to be a superb Deputy leader. She came to North East Scotland in the recent Scottish Parliament elections to support our campaign, motivating our members and showing she will work to inspire the party throughout the UK and engage it in a process of renewal.

Richard Baker (MSP for North East Scotland)

 I am supporting Harriet without hesitation because of her strong commitment to building the party and as part of that her work on women's representation. This is a time for renewal and Harriet can lead with vigour and determination across all of Britain.

Margaret Curran (MSP for Glasgow Baillieston)

Welsh Assembly members

I'm supporting Harriet for Deputy.

Christine Chapman (AM for Cynon Valley)

I am supporting Harriet for Deputy leader.

Jane Hutt (AM for the Vale of Glamorgan - Minister for Budget and Assembly Business)

I am supporting Harriet for Deputy.

Joyce Watson (AM for Mid and West Wales)

I am supporting Harriet for Deputy Leader.

Jane Davidson (AM for Pontypridd)

Supporting Nominations

CLPs

Aberdeen North CLP

Aberdeen South CLP

Banbury CLP

Banff and Buchan CLP

Bath CLP

Bedford CLP

Bermondsey and Old Southwark CLP

Bexhill and Battle CLP

Bridgend CLP

Camberwell and Peckham CLP

Camborne & Redruth CLP

Canterbury CLP

Cardiff North CLP

Cardiff West CLP

Central Devon CLP

Coventry North East CLP

Delyn CLP

Dulwich and West Norwood CLP

Exeter CLP

Forest of Dean CLP

Glenrothes CLP

Hampstead and Kilburn CLP

Harrogate and Knaresborough CLP

Havant CLP

Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey CLP

Islington North CLP

Islington South and Finsbury CLP

Keighley CLP

Leicester East CLP

Macclesfield CLP

Maidstone and the Weald CLP

Mansfield CLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne East CLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne North CLP

North Ayrshire and Arran CLP

North Durham CLP

North Shropshire CLP

North Warwickshire CLP

North West Cambridgeshire CLP

North Wiltshire CLP

Penistone and Stocksbridge CLP

Portsmouth North CLP

Portsmouth South CLP

Redcar CLP

Romford CLP

Rotherham CLP

Shrewsbury and Atcham CLP

Sittingbourne and Sheppey CLP

Slough CLP

South Basildon and East Thurrock CLP

Stirling CLP

Stoke-On-Trent North CLP

Stratford-On-Avon CLP

Tewkesbury CLP

Thurrock CLP

Tiverton and Honiton CLP

Truro & Falmouth CLP

Waveney CLP

West Ham CLP

BAME Advisory Group - led by Oona King

 

Oona King

Dora Dixon-Fyle

(Southwark Council)

Councillor Tayo Situ

(Southwark Council)

Councillor Clive Mardner

(Greenwich Council)

 

Councillor Elisabeth Davies

(Waltham Forest Council)

Councillor Jahangir Akhtar

(Rotherham Council)

Councillor Dr Jagir Sekhon OBE

(Greenwich Council)

Councillor Milton Martin

(Waltham Forest Council)

Councillor Pav Akhtar

(Lambeth Council)

Councillor Lydia Simmons

(Slough Borough Council)

Councillor Shiria Khatun

(Tower Hamlets Council)

 

Councillor Sirajul Islam

(Tower Hamlets Council)

Councillor Swatantra Nandanwar

 (Basildon District Council)

 

Councillor Ansuya Sodha

(Barnet Council)

 

Councillor Yash Gupta

(Thurrock Borough Council)

 

Councillor Alibor Choudhury

Tower Hamlets Council 

 Councillor Hasina Khan

(Chorley Council)

Councillor Nadia Sharif

(Redbridge Council) 

Rohema Miah

Councillors

In much of Camberwell and Peckham, hardships are daily, and for so many of our people, Harriet is a light in their lives. Firstly, our MP makes us feel good about Labour. But she is also a modern day fighter against injustices to women.

Cllr Barrie Hargrove

(Chair of Camberwell and Peckham Labour Party)

I have worked with Harriet since joining the Labour Party in 1986 and know of her hard work and committment to the area and I am sure that her experience will be vital in the role of Deputy leader of the Labour Party and Deputy Prime Minister working with Gordon Brown to take us on to a fourth Election victory.

Councillor John Friary

(Southwark Council)

I'm backing Harriet Harman for Deputy Leader. She campaigned with me in Peckham during the council elections last year. Her popularity with local people made a huge difference to the campaign. I won my seat from the Lib Dems. We proved that the Labour Party is the only party that really represents the concerns of people in our community who are in need of better services including housing and schools.

Cllr Mary Foulkes

(Southwark Council)

Harriet has never been frightened of raising serious ethical issues, like human trafficking and the scandal of domestic violence, and has campaigned about them in a way that gets results. Harriet connects with 'values voters' of the Left and Centre Left - the very people Labour needs to reach out to again.

Cllr Susan Elan Jones

(Southwark Council)

Cllr Catherine West

Leader of the Labour Group, London Borough of Islington

 

 

Cllr Morel D'Souza

Leader of the Labour Group, Maidstone District Group

 

Cllr Jack Bantoft

Leader of the Labour Group, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

 

 

Cllr Peter Wells

Leader of the Labour Group, Dover District Council

Cllr Peter John

Leader of the Labour Group, London Borough of Southwark

 

 

Harman rocks!!

Cllr Mike Haywood

Sittingbourne and Sheppy Labour Party

I am supporting Harriet because she has the experience we need at leadership levels in the Labour Party but she also has the vision to put new life into the Party for the future.

Cllr Rex Osborn

Wandsworth Council

A 21st century party needs an effective Deputy to work alongside the Leader, and Harriet is the best choice - her track record is second to none.

Cllr Leonie Cooper

Wandsworth Council

She is a strong woman who ahs always led the way, standing up for women and minority groups. She is also an amazing election asset as we found out during the local elections last year. Harriet as Deputy Leader is exactly what the Labour Party needs.

Cllr Fiona Colley

(Southwark Council)

She is approachable and has shown commitment to the areas of responsibility she has held over the years.

Cllr Milkinder Jaspal

(Wolverhampton City Council)

Harriet's experience in shaping family and social policy, and her commitment to tackling deprivation across the whole UK stands out clearly for me.

Cllr Ralph Berry

(Bradford Metropolitan District Council)

I believe it is an ideal opportunity to elect a woman as the Deputy Leader. It is my opinion that Harriet will be able to carry out the job effectively and would appeal to the people of this country as a very capable and intelligent person. I have no hesitation in supporting Harriet's nomination.

Cllr Danny McCarthy

(Southwark Council)

I'm backing Harriet because she has the drive that Labour needs in power -  and the appeal to make sure we stay there. Harriet takes equal representation for women, BAME, and young people within the party seriously, and is committed to using Labour values in the modern world.

 

Cllr James Murray

(Islington Council)

Harriet Harman is a tough campaigner who knows how to get results. She has the ability to reach out beyond our heartlands, while making sure we don't lose
touch with our core voters.

Cllr John Kent

(Leader of the Thurrock Council Labour Group)

Councillor Adedamola Aminu

(Lambeth Council)

Cllr Mo Marsh

(Brighton and Hove Council)

Cllr Nick Bowler

(Medway Council)

The British electorate vote on three factors: personality, party image and policy. On all three accounts Harriet stands on top. She has a very impressive personality with her tall stature and confident looks. Harriet is a good orator who can communicate with the electorate in an open way. She appeals the most to Labour core voters and BAME sections of society on policy matters. The opinion polls confirm this and like it or not she is the best bet for the party. The choice is yours.

Cllr Dr. Neeraj Patil

(Lambeth Council)

As both the Labour Group Leader at Hinckley and Boswoth Borough Council and the National Chair of Unisons probation Committee, I believe Harriet represents the best chance of of true partnership with local government and trade unions. I am tired of some of the double standards that currently exist and I believe
Harriet is the best person to address this. I am also committed to ending the
exploitation of agency and temporary workers and welcome Harriet's commitment to support legislation to end this.

Cllr Matthew Lay

(Labour Group Leader Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) 

As a local councillor I think that Harriet has what it takes to reach out to
the broader electorate and retain our support that we have worked so hard to
gain over the last ten years. All of the candidates are excellent, but I think
that Harriet has the edge.

Cllr Paul Blanchard

(City of York Council)

I’m backing Harriet because of her track record on equality issues – especially for pushing women’s rights in regards to domestic violence and representation of more women MP’s in the commons. I believe that the Labour Party needs a strong female deputy leader to help us reconnect with labour supporters in the run-up to the next general election. Harriet will be fantastic – not only for South London but for the whole of the UK.

Cllr Florence Nosegbe

(Lambeth Council)

Youth Campaign.

I'm supporting Harriet for Deputy.

Stephen Brown (NUS National Secretary)

Harriet is fantastically in tune with the membership, and is unafraid to speak out against Cameron's veiled attacks on the most vulnerable. Harriet is adept at encouraging young people, especially young women, to increase their involvement in the party. I proudly back her.

Dawn Foster (President of the University of Warwick Labour Club)

I'm backing Harriet Harman because she has the experience and ideas to maintain the Labour Party's broad appeal and help us win a fourth term. Her record of campaigning for equality and social justice make her the best candidate for the Deputy Leadership.

Kate Groucutt

(Secretary, Young Fabians)

I’m proud to be supporting Harriet as an ideal candidate for Deputy Leader. I have great faith that she will help ensure our Party maintains its strong values, whilst continuing to be modern, dynamic and in touch with people from all sections of the community. She has years of experience as a dedicated and passionate Labour activist, and a proven track record of delivering on equality and social justice. I really can’t think of anyone better for the job.

Tom French

(Vice-President (Services) Edinburgh University Students’ Association,
NUS Scotland LGBT Officer)

At a time when our party has to engage with its young members, we need someone like Harriet who relates well with young people as deputy leader.

Michael Situ

(Youth and Student Officer of Camberwell and Peckham CLP )

I'm backing Harriet Harman because of her commitment to policies which will renew the Labour Party both in Government and amongst its grassroots support. I believe her family friendly vision shows her understanding of issues important to both the Labour movement and the general public, and will ensure we defeat David Cameron at the next election.

Tom Flynn

(International Officer, Young Fabians)

I am backing Harriet because she is the best candidate to work alongside Gordon Brown to rescue a fourth Labour term. Her passion is an inspiration and her track record in government speaks for itself.

Hannah Walford

(Southampton University)

Jennifer Oliver

(Thurrock Young Labour)

Nadia Ikramullah

(Ilford South CLP)

Peter White

(Former Chair London Young Labour)

Ruth Ashbee

(Women's Officer London Young Labour)

Other Supporters.

I spoke at length with Harriet Harman, in London, in November, and came away thinking how perfect she would be for a party leadership role. Harriet is experienced, tough and smart but she also adds compassion to her leadership skills. Quite selfishly, I want to see more women, including Harriet, in positions of power so that the world will be a safer and better place for my grandchildren.

Geraldine Ferraro (US Vice Presidential Candidate, 1984)

 

I'm backing Harriet for Deputy.

Barbara Roche (Former MP for Hornsey and Wood Green)

Harriet has always worked for everyone - whether in urban or rural areas. She has campaigned in Cornwall more than any other Cabinet minister - in good times and bad - we need a Deputy Leader for all our Party not just the few!

Candy Atherton (Former MP for Falmouth and Camborne)

I'm backing Harriet for Deputy.

Sue Essex (Former Welsh AM for Cardiff North)

I'm backing Harriet for Deputy.

Catherine Thomas (Former Welsh AM for Llanelli)

The policies that Harriet champions with such determination are the ones that will make a real difference to the most deprived families and to the wider electorate.

Sir Robin Wales (Mayor of Newham)

SAMM has worked together for the last 5 years. I can count on Harriet's support for victims of homicide.

Rose Dixon, Support After Murder & Manslaughter

 

I have known Harriet for over 20 years and during this time she has
always championed the cause of working people. I believe she would be a
great asset to the Labour Party if elected as Deputy leader.

Jerry Swain, London Regional Secretary, UCATT

I am supporting Harriet because of her past history - she's always campaigned on issues close to working men's hearts, such as the minimum wage

Simon Powell, TGWU Official, West Midlands  

I wish her well and I am grateful for her help. It is my privilege if I can give a little help to help her.

Jayaban Desai (Leader of the Grunwick strikers)

I'm supporting Harriet for the position of deputy leader because she and Gordon Brown will make Cameron's Conservatives look ridiculous as Labour lead the way!

Nicole Murphy, City Campaign Executive, Brighton & Hove

She is the right candidate to change the direction of the Labour Party and align it with more popular and progressive ideas and forces outside of the party's declining membership and electoral base. Supporting Hariet Harman MP as Labour Deputy Leader is a key decision for all BME members, if the Labour Party is to secure a fourth victory. I am backing a Deputy Leader who can connect with the local community from every background.

Fola Ogunkola (Bermondsey & Old Southwark CLP)

I'm backing Harriet Harman for deputy Leadership of the Labour party because in her 25years as MP, she has campaigned tirelessly for promoting the advocacy of women. She has championed and been the architect of the National Minimun Wage, secured the Childcare Commission and in recent months ensured the relatives of homicide victims voice be heard in court.
As my MP for Camberwell and Peckham with 65% of the vote, i have witnessed first hand her dedication and committment to addressing and tackling the issues of a diverse multicultural community. That is why Harriet is the right individual and must take the crucial step of becoming our next Deputy Leader.

 

Cleo Soanes (C&P Constituency)

I'm backing Harriet because I know she shares my values of a just and socially equitable Britain, and because as a woman and a senior politician she will make a winning team with Gordon Brown to lead us into that historic 4th term.

Richard Messingham, Treasurer, Knight's Hill Labour Party (Dulwich and West Norwood CLP)

Combined with Gordon Brown they will reach out to the coalition that has won us three General Election and they are the only leadership team that I believe will win us a fourth term victory.

Alan Milne (Wirral West CLP)

I'm supporting Harriet because she has proved herself to be a tireless campaigner against low pay and inequality; she has helped to deliver real improvements for women, children and BAME communities. Working alongside Gordon Brown, she will provide a nuanced balance to Labour's leadership team.

Mike Katz (National Policy Forum rep - London CLPs)

I am backing Harriet because of her tireless commitment to social justice and fighting inequality. Harriet working with Gordon provides us with the best opportunity for an historic fourth election win.

Edward Jacobs, Youth and Student Officer, (Broxtowe CLP)

Gerard Woodhouse (Everton Ward)

Dr Rav Seeruthun (Maidstone and the Weald CLP)

I am supporting Harriet for three reasons. Firstly, there is her long-term commitment to the success of the Labour movement. Secondly, she has done excellent work as a campaigner and policy-maker in the fields of equality and social justice. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, she is by far the best-placed candidate to appeal to the voters that we need to attract to win the next election, and thus continue the work of the Labour government.

 

Peter Sykes (Normanton CLP)