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Scientists for Labour
AbbreviationSfL
Formation1994
Chair
Izzy Creed[1]
AffiliationsLabour Party
Websitewww.scientistsforlabour.org.uk

Scientists for Labour is a

Lord David Sainsbury, and the former Prime Minister, Dr. Gordon Brown.[2][3] Its stated aims are to be a strong political voice for science, to improve the understanding of science within the Labour Party and nationally, and to advise the parliamentary Labour Party on science policy issues.[2]
SfL organise a range of events, including panel discussions, networking meetings, and collaboration.

History

Scientists for Labour was founded in 1994 by the Scottish molecular virologist

Science and Technology Select Committee.[7]

During the

Scottish government's handling of COVID-19,[12] the importance of ensuring that research can continue in spite of pandemic conditions,[13] the importance of the transparency in government scientific advice,[14] and the importance of maintaining links with European scientists both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

Previous members of the Executive Committee include the chemical physicist Benjamin J. Whitaker,[16] and as of July 2022 current members of the executive committee include the politician and teacher Martin Whitfield.[17]

National Executive Committee

The 2022-23 SfL NEC[18][19] are as follows:

Chair: Izzy Creed

Vice Chair Policy: Conor Cooper

Vice Chair Membership: Paul Henry

Treasurer: Daniel Villar

Secretary: Avesta Afshari-Mehr

Membership Secretary: Juna Sathian

Co-Webmasters: Kartik Kavi & Avesta Afshari-Mehr

Other Committee Members: Sanjush Dalmia; Alex Greer; Martin Whitfield; Harry Stratton

Notable Members

Local Branches

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Central - established in July 2020. Chaired by Juna Sathian, who is also the Membership Secretary of SfL.[20]
  • Ealing - established in September 2021. A wider London branch is set to be created in 2023.

References

  1. ^ "About SFL". Archived from the original on 3 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Scientist of Labour. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ^ Schofield, Kevin (29 January 2020). "EXCL Gordon Brown backs Ian Murray's bid to become deputy Labour leader". Politics Home. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Obituary: Prof Willie Russell, molecular virologist, founder of Scientists for Labour, and Boys' Brigade visionary". The Scotsman. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  5. S2CID 4372642
    – via www.nature.com.
  6. ^ Inge, Sophie (7 April 2020). "Labour scientists call for cabinet-level shadow science role". Research Professional News. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  7. ^ "House of Commons - Science and Technology - Written Evidence - Appendix 98 - Memorandum from Scientists for Labour". publications.parliament.uk. January 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Scientists for Labour and COVID-19". Scientist of Labour. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Keir Starmer thanks Scientists for Labour volunteers". 28 May 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
  10. ^ "Gordon Brown: Scientific collaboration in a post-brexit world" – via www.youtube.com.
  11. ^ Lawrence, Baroness Doreen (April 2020). "An Avoidable Crisis - The disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities" (PDF). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  12. ^ Christie, Kevan (22 May 2020). "UK and Scottish Government's failed to prepare for pandemic says new report". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  13. ^ Buckley, Joe (21 April 2020). "Scientists for Labour: What we're doing, and how you can help". LabourList. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  14. ^ Inge, Sophie (23 April 2020). "Labour Pushes Government To Publish Its Science Advice". Research Professional News. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  15. PMID 32963368
    .
  16. ^ "About SFL". Archived from the original on 16 March 2022.
  17. ^ "About SFL". Archived from the original on 3 July 2022.
  18. ^ "ABOUT SFL". SfL. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Labour scientists choose new executive committee". Research Professional News. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  20. ^ "LOCAL BRANCHES". SfL. Retrieved 23 September 2021.

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