Our Principles

We are a politically left-wing group of doctors and medical students who organise together. We stand for:

  1. Rank and file organisation.

    Workplace level organisation is key, with active reps. We will push for resources and training, and a focus on recruitment and organising to increase our industrial strength and improve the lives of members.

  2. Democracy and transparency.

    Democracy and transparency- the BMA should be easy to engage with and have an active internal life. We are happy to share our arguments and votes for scrutiny, and continue to campaign for more open decision making. We will be transparent with our use of BMA members' money.

  3. Fighting for our members and the NHS.

    Fighting for our members and the NHS - our members and our health service are our priorities. We want good conditions of work and study, and we believe that means fighting for the NHS to remain publicly provided, publicly and well funded, and publicly accountable too. We feel the same about higher education, and have fought against marketisation particularly with regard to fees and privatisation.

  4. Civil Rights and Equality Issues are a Trade Union issue.

    Civil Rights and Equality Issues are a Trade Union issue - we believe in the rights of all people or groups to exist freely and without fear. No transphobia, no racism, no colourism, no misogyny, no ableism among many others.

  5. We have high expectations of Broad Left members' behaviour.

    We have high expectations of Broad Left members' behaviour - we work with others on the assumption of good faith, treat others with the respect and dignity that is their due and disagree well; when we fall short of standards we take responsibility and apologise swiftly.

In order to achieve these aims as a group we communicate prior to/during meetings to shape and make the most of the agenda, make recommendations and highlight candidates in elections that share these aims.

This is not a secret group therefore anyone that agrees to the above and wishes to join would be welcome to providing there’s no evidence they don’t support those things.