Class of 2009

It falls to me this year to write the customary blog post about the excellent Manchester Labour Students officers that are graduating. We are losing some fantastic people who have been hugely influential and will be greatly missed:

Michael Charles Joslin

Mike is without question the most distinctive character I have ever come across. He has two stand-out abilities, getting things done and getting his bike stolen. Under Mike’s chairmanship of the club we held some great events and strengthened our relationship with the Withington Labour Party. While at University Mike has made massive contributions to the Manchester Labour Party, North West Young Labour, Labour Students nationally, UMSU, and of course Manchester Labour Students itself to name only a few. Mike is going on to work for Labour North West, I’m sure he will be involved in Labour politics for years to come but if it doesn’t work out, I suggest a career in law enforcement…

Alex James

Alex has been an immensely committed and loyal Labour Club member, who notably served as Chair of MLS during the UMSU 08 elections that saw the Incredibles Coalition (which included MLS) achieve electoral success. Alex did great work as a part-time Executive Officer of UMSU, including helping to make significant process on reform to UMSU. He is a great campaigner who works very hard for the cause. And of course I won't ever forget that the football team he supports is Luton Town Watford. Alex is going on to work for Liam Byrne MP in Birmingham.

Ash Singleton

Ash seems to have gone on a political journey since he has been at Manchester, he joined MLS at the start of his third year and in just that one year his contribution to club has been immeasurable, most recently as our Publicity Officer. I won’t ever forget hearing a voicemail he recorded while very drunk that simply said “Mrs Thatcher, Mrs Thatcher” over and over again. Ash has some very interesting job prospects lined up and we wish him well whichever he ends up doing.

I’m sure the whole of the club wishes everyone leaving us this year the very best in what they are doing and thanks them very much for all they have done for Manchester Labour Students!