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August 2019
This is What Democracy Looks Like: Building A Politics For The Many
Throughout history, the labour movement has been at the forefront in demanding progressive change to address the big challenges of the era. Today, the UK faces a social, political and democratic crisis. Yet the democratic crisis – the breakdown of trust, the divide between the rulers and the ruled – has often gone ignored. 200 years ago in Manchester, tens of thousands of people at St Peter’s Square changed history when they bravely stood – and many fell – fighting…
Find out more »September 2019
Workers Vs Westminster: How trade unions can help build a better democracy (TUC Congress)
From the Chartists pushing for universal suffrage, to the Scottish TUC’s role campaigning for a Scottish Parliament, trade unions have often been at the forefront of demands for a democracy that puts working people at the centre. Join Politics for the Many, the trade union campaign for political reform, to discuss how trade unions can help build a better democracy. Featuring Unite’s Howard Beckett, PCS’s Lynn Henderson and the Electoral Reform Society’s Jess Garland. Includes a light buffet lunch.
Find out more »Take part in a Citizens’ Assembly (The World Transformed)
Join Politics for the Many, the trade union campaign for political reform, at The World Transformed to experience how citizens’ assemblies can be used to give power back to the people. Speakers include Irish Citizens’ Assembly member Louise Caldwell and former MEP David Martin. Check theworldtransformed.org for location and tickets.
Find out more »Politics for the many: Transforming power for a real democracy (Labour Conference)
Join Politics for the Many, the trade union campaign for political reform, for a panel discussion on creating a political system that works for workers. Featuring Jon Trickett MP, former MEP David Martin and Dr Jess Garland at Labour Party Conference. The event will include a buffet lunch.
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