| Abbreviation | NEC |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, England |
Chair | James Asser |
Vice-Chair | Ellie Reeves |
Parent organisation | Labour Party |
The National Executive Committee (NEC) is the governing body of the UK Labour Party, setting the overall strategic direction of the party and policy development. Its composition has changed over the years, and includes representatives of affiliated trade unions, the Parliamentary Labour Party, constituency Labour parties (CLP), and socialist societies, as well as ex officio members such as the party Leader and Deputy Leader and several of their appointees.