Live | The MP for Marseille Manuel Bompard appointed coordinator of LFI “unanimously” by the management
Deputy Manuel Bompard has been appointed coordinator of La France insoumise “unanimously“by the direction of the movement, announced it to AFP, while a first meeting of the”political advice“bringing together other officials will take place on January 16.
Manuel Bompard had indicated in December that he “would continue“this task probably, which he exercised since the withdrawal in September ofAdrien Quatennens, sentenced for domestic violence. The absence, among the twenty members of the management, of personalities such as Alexis Corbière, Clémentine Autain or even François Ruffin has declare in December the anger of these and part of the militant base.
“We think that when we defend the Sixth Republic, it’s important to show in our operating model how we also bring democracy to life.“, repeated Clémentine Autain on Wednesday, who asked for a “dialogue” for a better representativeness in the coordination.
Larger body put forward to calm the revolt, the first meeting of the political council will take place “Monday, January 16 with in particular the representatives of the forces associated with LFI“, indicated the coordination.
“This board is intended to meet at least once a month and to discuss LFI’s strategic orientations.“, she explained.
Management is also working on the implementation of focus groups at the departmental level, at the “launch of training courses and popular cafés, financing of local actions, HQ in the departments” and other measures announced in December to further anchor the movement on the ground.