Martine Godson became head of the Socialist Federation of North – The World

Le Monde | 06/12/2015 at 1:06 p.m. • Updated 12/06/2015 at 13h09 | By Laurie Moniez (Lille, correspondence)

“Without doubt, Martine Godson is ahead. So I took the decision personally, then with my friends, to withdraw from the second round. “ Libéré, Gilles Pargneaux shows its support for the new federal secretary, Martine Godson. Gathered Friday, June 12 in the premises of the Socialist Federation of the North, the old and the new leader of the Socialists repeat with one voice that it is time for “appeasement, the rally” .

On Friday, activists return to vote for the only candidate in the running. After a long night, the second socialist federation, after Paris, must lay down their arms and come together to launch the regional fight. “We have lived moments of division, that’s life, internal democracy” , recognizes Gilles Pargneaux, recalling that he would not be a candidate. “There is usury, he says after his defeat. Ten years at the head of the federation, is a lot. “

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Supported by anti-Aubry Martine Godson announced his wish otherwise manage the federation “that militants can express” . Former Assistant Lille Martine Aubry wants to set up a campaign team for the regional with Pierre de Saintignon, the candidate of regional, true Martine Aubry. She says she will not touch the regional list. “I’ll Saintignon Pierre ensure my support and my full availability. “

On Monday 15 June, after the handover, Martine Godson will work towards the establishment of a secretariat tightened around fifteen people, with each of the sensitivities represented . “We propose names says Gilles Pargneaux. This will be only young, thirties, and there will be parity. “ The former boss of Northern PS has understood the demand of militants renew in depth. For its part, Martine Godson, supported by Bernard Roman, Bernard Derosier, Michel Delebarre and Patrick Kanner, announces no name. “There will be people who campaigned with me …” , she said.

At noon, had lunch with Gilles Pargneaux Martine Aubry, whose silence was pregnant with meaning . “I’ll call Monday” , indicated Martine Godson. No hard feelings?