Labour Students and The National Union of Students
Every year, Labour Students actively organise and campaign within the National Union of Students (NUS). As a result of this, Labour Students is viewed as one of the most influential factions within the NUS and its members are frequently elected to the NUS National Executive Council (NEC) and to full-time officer positions.
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