Nautilus gathers political support for maritime workers ahead of UK general election

Candidates from across the UK – and across the political spectrum – have indicated their support for maritime workers by responding to Nautilus International's 'Maritime Workers Pledge'.

As part of the Union's general election outreach, Nautilus created a set of five key principles from its manifesto and reached out to candidates from all parts of the UK, particularly in key coastal constituencies, asking for their support.

The five principles are:

1. Prevent another P&O Ferries scandal
2. Good jobs and world-class training
3. Tackle flags of convenience
4. Support a maritime 'just transition'
5. Enhance seafarer rights internationally

So far, the following candidates have expressed their support:

Dover and Deal:

Geoff Lymer – Independent: supports 5 pledges.

Christine Lilian Oliver – Green party: supports 5 pledges.

Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey:

Graham Leadbitter – SNP: supports 5 pledges.

Wallasey:

Ian Pugh – Freedom Alliance: supports 5 pledges.

Jane Turner – Green party: supports 5 pledges.

Truro and Falmouth:

Peter Lawrence – Independent: supports 5 pledges.

Tynemouth:

Cllr Lewis Bartoli – Conservative: supports 5 pledges.

Mid Dunbartonshire:

Carolynn Scrimgeour – Scottish Greens: supports 5 pledges.

Glasgow South:

Niall Christie – Scottish Greens: supports 5 pledges.

Brian Smith – Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition: supports 5 pledges.

Glasgow North East:

Chris Sermanni – Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition: supports 5 pledges.

Edinburgh West:

James Konrad Puchowski: Scottish Greens: supports 5 pledges.

Southampton Itchen:

Neil Kelly – Green Party: supports 5 pledges.

South Dorset:

Giovanna Lewis – Independent: supports 5 pledges.

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber:

Hamish Maxwell – Labour: said if elected he would look at these important points.

If you would like to reach out to candidates in your local area, please email us at campaigns@nautilusint.org.

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