EGM notification - Feb 2026

Dear Members

As a member of Freedom Alliance you are entitled to nominated and vote for  candidates to fill the positions in the leadership team. Nominations are now closed and the individuals nominating themselves are as follows:

Martin Davies for Party Leader
Sarah Davies for Secretary

An Extraordinary General Meeting has been called for Wednesday 11th February at 8pm.
Please join us for this short meeting to vote in our new Leader and Secretary, using the zoom details below. The Agenda is attached below this email.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84661550639?pwd=cHNGYnZsdnJXRDA4bWp4SForMjZLQT09

Meeting ID: 846 6155 0639
Passcode: 933307
 
We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.

Many thanks
 
Catherine Evans
Outgoing Leader
 
 
 

Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) Agenda

Freedom Alliance

Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Time: 8.00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Chair: Anne Pugh

1. Welcome and Opening of Meeting

The Chair to open the meeting and formally declare the Extraordinary General Meeting in session.

2. Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies from members unable to attend.

3. Purpose of the Extraordinary General Meeting

To formally note that the EGM has been convened in accordance with the party constitution following the resignation of Catherine Evans, and to address the resulting constitutional and organisational matters.

4. Resignation of Party Leader

4.1 To formally acknowledge and record the resignation of Catherine Evans as Party Leader.

4.2 To confirm the effective date of resignation and any interim arrangements currently in place.

4.3 Formal Record of Thanks
To place on record the party’s thanks to Catherine Evans for her service, commitment, and efforts during her time as Party Leader.

5. Constitutional Amendment – Executive Officer Roles

5.1 To note that Section 4, Part 1 of the party constitution currently restricts Executive Officers to holding one role only, except in emergency or acting circumstances.

5.2 To present a proposal to amend Section 4, Part 1 to allow Executive Officers to hold up to two Executive roles concurrently, where required to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the party.

5.3 To note that the proposed amendment is intended to:

Improve continuity and effectiveness of day-to-day party administration

Provide flexibility during periods of transition or limited officer capacity

Bring the party’s governance arrangements into line with Electoral Commission guidance and good practice

5.4 To allow questions and brief discussion on the proposed amendment.

5.5 Vote (Two-Thirds Majority Required)
Members present are to vote on the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment.
A two-thirds (2/3) majority of members present is required for the motion to pass.

6. Election of Party Executive Officers (Subject to Item 5)

6.1 Conditionality
To note that the elections set out in this item are conditional upon the successful passage of the constitutional amendment in Item 5.

6.2 Permanent Executive Appointments
To confirm and vote on the following permanent Executive Officer appointments:

Party Leader: Martin Davies

Party Secretary: Sarah Davies

6.3 Acting Appointment – Nominating Officer
To formally note that Ian Pugh will act as Nominating Officer on an interim basis, pending the appointment of a permanent replacement.

6.4 Term of Acting Appointment
To record that the acting appointment of Ian Pugh as Nominating Officer will apply until a permanent replacement is appointed or until June 2026, whichever occurs first, at which point the role will be vacated due to his departure to take up a new role outside the party.

6.5 Vote (Two-Thirds Majority Required)
Members present are to vote on the confirmation of the permanent Executive Officer appointments and the interim acting appointment.
A two-thirds (2/3) majority of members present is required for the motion to pass.

7. Confirmation of Results

7.1 To formally record the outcome of:

The constitutional vote

The election of Executive Officers

8. Any Other Business

To consider any urgent matters directly arising from the decisions taken at this EGM (no general business).

9. Close of Meeting

The Chair to formally close the meeting.

Notes – Voting Procedure

Each member present is entitled to one vote.

The Chair does not ordinarily vote.

In the event of two or more candidates receiving an equal number of votes, the Chair shall exercise a casting vote to determine the outcome.

Constitutional amendments and Executive Officer appointments require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of members present.

This EGM is limited strictly to the business stated above.