Miliband outlines union plans in memo to supporters

Ahead of his speech which will unveil plans to abolish the system where individual trade unionists are automatically affiliated to the Labour Party, Ed Miliband sent out an email memo to party supporters.

• 1. Our relationship with millions of trade union members is essential, but in the twenty-first century individual trade unionists should be given the chance to make a personal, active choice to become affiliated members of our Party; I want a mass membership party not of 200,000 but of many more.

• 2. Because we want the widest possible range of people representing Labour in Parliament, we need the fairest possible selection process. I will impose strict campaign spending limits for candidates seeking selection and for organisations helping them.

• 3. We will pick our Party's candidate for London mayor in 2016 using a primary - a fair process open to all Londoners who share our values.