September Federal Conference and Throughout 2026:

8 Nov 2026

In September 2026 we had a very strong presence in the Exhibition at Federal Conference and signed up a lot of new members. We had a great corner position and the stand was always very well attended by members, PCA Executive and potential new candidates.

We were also able to signpost people to the Candidates Team who had a presence on the HQ stand for 2 hours every morning and who redirected people to our Stand at other times when they were providing training and briefing sessions for approvals and selections. During the course of this year we have been working very closely with the Candidates Team and we’re very grateful to the new Head of Candidates Office, Claire Halliwell, for her support and encouragement to ensure the approval and selection process is as well organised and swift as possible.

Providing Support, Advice and Experience to help our Candidates:

Apart from the exhibition stands that we run at Federal Conference and the events that we arrange for our members, quite a bit of the work that the PCA has been doing is behind the scenes. Candidates who have issues with HQ, with their local Party, with the approval process or with the selection process approach us for confidential support and advice.

They are frequently nervous of complaining to HQ or to their local Party because they fear being branded as a troublemaker. Our Executive members have stood in many General Elections, in target seats, Parliamentary by-elections, black hole seats and everything across the spectrum.

When we receive a call or an email, we can match the individual with the person best equipped to help them. Being a Parliamentary candidate or a Mayoral Candidate can be a very lonely experience. Sometimes people are so frustrated with what’s happening in their local area they simply need the opportunity to let off steam and have someone who listens and can offer constructive advice.

This is what we do, to try to help as many candidates as possible to run successfully so that they are motivated to do it again next time. As a PCA Member we are sure you will likely have been doing this many times in your career or currently benefitting from it. If you know anyone who may be interested in standing or is already approved or selected, do please encourage them to join the PCA if they aren’t already a member. They should email us on. info@libdempca.org.uk.

In September 2026 we had a very strong presence in the Exhibition at Federal Conference and signed up a lot of new members. We had a great corner position and the stand was always very well attended by members, PCA Executive and potential new candidates. We were also able to signpost people to the Candidates Team who had a presence on the HQ stand for 2 hours every morning and who redirected people to our Stand at other times when they were providing training and briefing sessions for approvals and selections. During the course of this year we have been working very closely with the Candidates Team and we’re very grateful to the new Head of Candidates Office, Claire Halliwell, for her support and encouragement to ensure the approval and selection process is as well organised and swift as possible. Providing Support, Advice and Experience to help our Candidates: Apart from the exhibition stands that we run at Federal Conference and the events that we arrange for our members, quite a bit of the work that the PCA has been doing is behind the scenes. Candidates who have issues with HQ, with their local Party, with the approval process or with the selection process approach us for confidential support and advice. They are frequently nervous of complaining to HQ or to their local Party because they fear being branded as a troublemaker. Our Executive members have stood in many General Elections, in target seats, Parliamentary by-elections, black hole seats and everything across the spectrum. When we receive a call or an email, we can match the individual with the person best equipped to help them. Being a Parliamentary candidate or a Mayoral Candidate can be a very lonely experience. Sometimes people are so frustrated with what’s happening in their local area they simply need the opportunity to let off steam and have someone who listens and can offer constructive advice. This is what we do, to try to help as many candidates as possible to run successfully so that they are motivated to do it again next time. As a PCA Member we are sure you will likely have been doing this many times in your career or currently benefitting from it. If you know anyone who may be interested in standing or is already approved or selected, do please encourage them to join the PCA if they aren’t already a member. They should email us on. info@libdempca.org.uk.