Trondheim Labour Party to decide delegation for nomination meeting amid tensions over Trond Giske’s candidacy

Trondheim’s local Labour Party is set to decide on its delegation for an upcoming nomination meeting, where Trond Giske could be selected as a candidate for parliament. Tensions run high regarding Giske’s position at the top of the list, particularly with his competitor, Per Olav Hopsø, who enjoys significant backing from various local chapters.

The local party committee has proposed a list overwhelmingly featuring members from the Nidaros Social Democratic Forum, excluding prominent figures from the Trondheim Labour Party. Concerns have been expressed regarding numerous breaches of standard organizational practices during the nomination process, notably related to mass member transfers. In response, the Trøndelag Labour Party is advocating for amendments to regulations regarding membership transfers.

Despite the controversies, Giske asserts that it is standard for local members to transition to different chapters within the party. The discussion surrounding the delegation selection is anticipated to be contentious, as the committee is expected to submit multiple proposals.

Ahead of the meeting, Pål Sture Nilsen, a party member, conveyed confidence that the members would ultimately have their say. He emphasized the party’s history of overcoming internal disputes and his hope for unity post-nomination.

The upcoming meeting is crucial, especially since it follows an extraordinary session of the Trøndelag Labour Party’s board, which flagged several procedural missteps during the nomination process. There is a call for these issues to be thoroughly addressed at the national conference.

The outcome of the delegate vote will undoubtedly have significant implications for the party’s future direction as they approach the important nomination meeting later this month.