Independent Network

Organisation

Marianne Overton, Jim Thornton and Karen Lucioni are the organisation's leadership, fulfilling the roles of leader, treasurer, nominations officer and campaigns officer. Similarly, these individuals are the registered officers for the political party. The organisation has been registered as a company since 2009, with Thornton and Brian Ahearne serving as directors.

Supporters

IN has been supported by several notable figures in independent politics, including Martin Bell; Richard Taylor MP; Terry Waite and Esther Rantzen.

During the 2005 elections, with IN's backing, Reg Keys contested Sedgefield, the constituency of Tony Blair, following the death of his son in the Iraq War.

In January 2010, Waite sent an open letter to all independent Parliamentary candidates giving them his support and approval.

Services

IN offers services and support to independent candidates. Services include:

• Administrative and legal assistance for election purposes
• A list of best practices for campaigning, fundraising, public relations, and appropriate use of the Internet.
• Public opinion and policy research.
• Organising debates and discussions.

In January 2010, IN held a workshop in the Birmingham Priory Rooms to instruct PPCs on the electoral process and regulations. Bell, Taylor, Rantzen, and Lynn Faulds Wood attended the event.

IN endorsed independent candidates in the 2010 election. Endorsed candidates could use the IN logo and branding.

References

References

1. . ["Independent Network GB register entry"](https://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/English/Registrations/PP1951). *[[Electoral Commission (United Kingdom)*.
2. . ["Independent Network NI register entry"](https://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/English/Registrations/PP4072). *[[Electoral Commission (United Kingdom)*.
3. . ["Independent Network Our Leading Key People"](https://independentnetwork.org.uk/our-people).
4. . ["Independent Network GB register entry"](https://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/English/Registrations/PP1951). *[[Electoral Commission (United Kingdom)*.
5. . ["Independent Network NI register entry"](https://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/English/Registrations/PP4072). *[[Electoral Commission (United Kingdom)*.
6. . ["Independent Network Companies House registration"](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07096039/officers). *[[Companies House]]*.
7. White, Michael. (24 March 2005). "Bell Backs Indie MPs". [[The Guardian]].
8. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/elections/article383210.ece {{Webarchive. link. (4 June 2011 Martin Bell and Dr Richard Taylor give their backing to the Independent Network)
9. Tempest, Matthew. (22 April 2005). "Soldiers' bereaved parents back Keys campaign". [[The Guardian]].
10. (6 January 2010). "Terry Waite Letter to the Independent Network". Opendemocracy.net.
11. . ["Independent Network Membership and Support"](https://independentnetwork.org.uk/membership-and-support).
12. [https://web.archive.org/web/20111115095749/http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/christopherhope/100023596/vote-independent-esther-rantzen-lynn-faulds-wood-martin-bell-rally-the-troops/ The Daily Telegraph] A comment on the workshop
13. [https://workshopbirmingham.org/information/ About Workshop Birmingham]
14. (25 January 2010). "Independent Network Workshop, Broken Society and The Election Date". Stevenford.wordpress.com.
15. [http://www.independentnetwork.org.uk/endorsement_pack IN Endorsement Pack]{{dead link. (August 2010)