The slave trade is a part of our history that must be condemned and never forgotten. On the night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Saint Domingue, today the Republic of Haiti, saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. It is against this background that the […]
More than a human rights violation against an individual Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared, but also affects their communities and society as a whole. Enforced disappearance has become a global problem and […]
Join Labour for a New Democracy to debrief from the Representation of the People Bill and look ahead to Labour conference 2026
Following on from the success of last year’s National Hazards Conference, the 37th annual conference will be another informative event that safety reps and activists should not miss. As in previous years it will educate, inform and connect safety reps from around the country along with empowering them to prevent risks to workers.
On April 1st 1914 teachers Tom and Annie Higdon were dismissed from their posts in the rural village of Burston, Norfolk and with it began the ‘longest strike in history’. On that day the children marched around the village with cards hanging from their necks demanding that “We Want Our Teachers Back”. The banner at the head of the march […]
An event from Unlock Democracy How does our voting system work, and what are the alternatives? Come along to the next Use Your Voice session for an introduction to voting systems, with time for discussion and questions.
In 1630, a 21 year old textile trader moved to London. He did well at first, but as a result of the abuse of power by the both the King and Parliament and then the outbreak of the English Civil War which started twelve years later, he saw his business ruined and in 1643 he became bankrupt. His father-in-law helped him move to […]
The 158th annual TUC Congress will be held from Sunday 13 to Wednesday 16 September 2026 in Brighton. Background Congress is the policy making body of the TUC; the annual congress normally meets for four days each year during September. Each affiliated union can send delegates. At congress motions are proposed and discussed and form the basis of the TUC's […]
Explore our historic building - including Lenin's office and our 1935 fresco. Grade II listed, built as a Welsh Charity School in 1738. A library with a focus on Marxism and Socialism since 1933. Lenin worked here 1902-03 and his office is preserved. Fresco by Jack Hastings in 1st floor. Late 15C tunnels. Saturday, 19 September 2026 - 11:00am to […]