We’re backing Joe!

I’ve seen what Joe has achieved as a council leader and his ability to build consensus both within and outside our party.

I believe he has the right drive ,experience, knowledge and temperament to undertake the role successfully for all citizens

Need a leadership change, need someone who is not afraid to speak up & get things done.

He is dynamic, genuine, and shares the same founding Labour Party values and aspirations as myself.

I think Joe and I have the same background the same values and know about inequality growing up.

I believe Joe brings the new blood, fresh ideas and renewed energy that the Labour Party in Scotland needs at this important moment. His nomination is an opportunity to turn the page, build on our strengths and reconnect with people and communities across Scotland with a clear sense of purpose and optimism. A fresh start is not about rejecting the past or disregarding experience. It is about learning from what has gone before, taking the best of it forward, and having the confidence to do things differently where change is needed. Joe brings enthusiasm, new thinking and a genuine determination to listen, engage and rebuild relationships with communities across Scotland. His nomination offers a real opportunity for renewal — to restore confidence, broaden Labour’s appeal and build a stronger, more united and outward-looking Scottish Labour movement. Above all, Joe can help put winning back the trust and support of people across Scotland at the heart of what we do.

as he said we need labour to be labour again

I am very interested in Fair Trade, In the past Joe has supported Fair Trade as a Councilor his experience as a Leader will stand him in good stead and illustrates him as someone worthy of my support

Change needed. Always been a dream of mine to have a socialist leader!

I’ve been a Labour voter all my life and it’s time to stop being wishy washy,get back to the roots of the Labour movement

Good enough for my trade union and my MSP Neil Bibby then good enough for me.

I read about Joe's experience as a leader with the council and as an MSP. I believe that his positive attitudes and his wish to improve services are beneficial. He represents people from various walks of life, which is an important attribute that I should support.

Liked what hes got to say

I am Joe because I like and admire what he offers and brings to the Scottish Labour Party, with regards to leadership experience and new ideas from outside Holyrood. These are most attractive attributes, which will give our people back the hope that has been lost

As a former GMB shop steward/Branch secretary I fully endorse Joe's aim to make labour again the party of working class people.

Joe has the determination, enthusiasm and background in life to lead Labour into a successful future ahead. He will listen to the working people, he will help the working people, he will help Scotland be a better place to be!

We need a young person in this role – someone with energy and new ideas. Seen him on STV leadership debate and he seemed honest, intelligent and genuinely focused on improving the lives of people living in Scotland.

I’m voting for Joe Fagan in the Scottish Labour leadership contest. Michael Marra had a significant hand in the decisions, policies and manifesto that got us to where we are now. He’s had his chance. Continuity under the same approach won’t fix what’s gone wrong. Joe Fagan has a proven track record as leader of South Lanarkshire Council. He delivered for communities on the ground, and that experience is exactly what the party needs right now. He’ll invigorate Scottish Labour, root it back in real places and real people’s lives, and give us the fresh energy and direction required to win again. That’s why I’m backing Joe.

I agree with his policies!

I wish the government would consider when benifits reach the taxable allowance of workers pay they should pay the tax on their benefits this would raise more refinue for the government to hopefully use wisely unlike the monkies that are running and waisting Scotland otherwise known as SNP & the Greens

Sincerity.. willing to support

He is the breath of fresh air that Scottish labour needs after years of stagnation.

He's an honest and hardworking candidate and will be aligned with the party's value

I am backing Joe Because I want to see a bolder Labour Party I am so worried that our local councillor Mooney who works so hard to help the local people in my area , I hear reform being mentioned at the doorways and that’s because nothing changes whoever is in charge ,I am really worried about next election in approx 2029 I would like to see you visit our community and shake hands with local people not slip in for an hour couple of picture for press then away again , if I can give you one piece of advice . Please be visible walk among the poor areas that is were the vote is going to reform from labour ,

Liked his no nonsense video. Straight to the point. Bryan

We need Scottish Labour to take a new bold direction. A working people's party on the side of hard working people, whilst making sure vital public services are always protected. Joe is the man for me.

As a loyal Labour voter and canvasser his words resonate with me.

Hopefully he is willing to fight for a fairer pay for nhs clerical staff

I like what he has to say and his radical ideas which are badly needed

Joe has been an excellent leader of South Lanarkshire Council. He has shown the value of collaborative working and used that to get things done. He has a truly socialist vision of the future for Scottish Labour. Go Joe!

labour has lost its way in Scotland. I believe a new era is required. Out with the old in with the new. I believe Joe will make this happen.

Having watched Joe's video & read his statement I believe that he is the best candidate. An actual Socialist as our Leader in Scotland! Andrew Blaikie, 46 years a member & a member of Edinburgh Pentlands CLP.