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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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SUMMARY:TUC Women's Conference 2026 - Bournemouth
DESCRIPTION:The TUC Women’s Conference will take place at the Bournemouth International Centre\, 4-6 March 2026.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-womens-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Bournemouth International Conference Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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SUMMARY:Tackling the Far and Populist Right - Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:The resurgence of far-right and populist right narratives in the media and society has resulted in popular support for radical and extreme right parties and commentators growing to levels unseen since the 1930s. \n\nThe TUC’s strategy to tackle the far and populist right is rooted in our core principles of solidarity\, equality\, and justice and securing a future where equality and fairness triumph over fear and hate.\nUnions are among the few institutions with the resources\, campaigning know-how and organising reach to counter the rise of the far and populist right. But we can’t do this alone so we must join forces with community organisations and other social movements to set our alternative to the politics of hate and division.\n\nTUC Education are therefore holding regional briefings across the country for union reps and activists to share knowledge and skills that you need to help counter divisive narratives that are rising in our workplaces and communities.\n\nBy building union strength and effectiveness where it matters most – in the workplace – we can demonstrate positive democracy and collective strength\, and win for working people\, not matter who you are\, your background or where you come from.\n\n\nCopthorne Hotel Plymouth\nArmada Way\,\nPlymouth\nPL1 1AR\nUnited Kingdoml 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tackling-the-far-and-populist-right-plymouth/
ORGANIZER;CN="TUC south west":MAILTO:southwest@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160506Z
UID:2425-1770595200-1771199999@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:HeartUnions week 2026
DESCRIPTION:HeartUnions belongs to union members and union branches all over the UK. So use the week to raise the profile of your union branch and your workplace priorities in the way that works for your members and activists.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/heartunions-week-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160846Z
UID:2431-1769904000-1772323199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:LGBT+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBT+ History Month is celebrated every year in February and is an important opportunity to mark LGBT history and activism\, celebrate movements towards equality and show solidarity with LGBT people in the UK and around the world who still face violence\, harassment and discrimination at work and their everyday lives because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. \nFor a very long time LGBT+ people’s history has been hidden and the contributions LGBT + people and communities have made to UK society overlooked. LGBT+ History Month gives us another opportunity to put the record straight. It enables us to celebrate the achievements and contributions of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and non-binary (LGBT+) people and highlight the ongoing struggles and discrimination they face. \nIn the United Kingdom LGBT History month is celebrated in February.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lgbt-history-month-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20260105T153541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154207Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Mary McArthur and the National Federation of Working Women - online
DESCRIPTION:One of a series of free online talks on trade union and working class history\, organised jointly by the GFTU Educational Trust\, Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School and the Working Class Movement Library. \nSign up for the series here: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/trade-union-and-working-class-history   \nPlease note: You only need to sign up once to access all online sessions. \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mary-mcarthur-and-the-national-federation-of-working-women-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251209T164725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160653Z
UID:2429-1769472000-1769558399@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) is when people across the world gather to remember the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered in the Holocaust. We also commemorate the millions more people murdered through the Nazi persecution\, the communists\, LGBT+ and disabled people as well as the millions more who were murdered in other genocides around the world. \nEvents in 2025\nHolocaust Memorial Day Trust stresses\, “At a time of heightened tensions and communal division in the UK\, partly as a result of the conflict in the Middle East\, bringing communities together in recognition of our common humanity is more important than ever and HMD activity organisers all across the UK play a vital role in making this happen.” \nIt is imperative for us all to remember historic and current genocides\, and to understand the causes that lead up to such atrocities so that we can stop it from happening again. These actions have been the culmination of years of powerful regimes\, political parties and groups\, and individuals sowing seeds of hatred against those they pose as ‘other’. This is still happening today. \nGet-Involved-guide-for-trade-unions_updated-2022.pdf
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/holocaust-memorial-day-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251209T170631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204002Z
UID:2434-1769248800-1769274000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:ONSITE & ONLINE SYMPOSIUM: Wapping at 40: the Strike that Made the Modern Media
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/onsite-online-symposium-wapping-at-40-the-strike-that-made-the-modern-media/
LOCATION:Marx Memorial Library\, 37a Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20260113T141225Z
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UID:2520-1768914000-1768917600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:UKICE Lunch Hour: Changing party politics in the UK - online
DESCRIPTION:British politics has become both increasingly volatile and more fragmented. Parties are rising and falling with greater speed and there are more candidates for more parties than ever before. \nThe 2024 general election was the first ever five-plus party competition and magnified the influence of Britain’s first past the post electoral system. Labour won a huge majority on just over a third of the vote and huge numbers of votes were cast for parties that now have little representation. \nBut what are the consequences of the changes to the party landscape in the UK? How will the parties respond to the challenges that May’s local elections will pose? And in this new landscape\, is the UK’s electoral system fit for purpose? \nTo discuss all this and more\, UK in a Changing Europe and the APPG for Fair Elections have assembled a panel of both politicians with skin in the game and expert pollsters. Join us online as we discuss political fragmentation in the UK and what it means for our politics. \nSpeakers \n\nCatherine Barnard (chair)\, UK in a Changing Europe\nLisa Smart MP\, Liberal Democrat and Vice-Chair of the APPG for Fair Elections\nSean Woodcock MP\, Labour\nRob Ford\, University of Manchester\n\nYou can sign up via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/ukice-lunch-hour-changing-party-politics-in-the-uk-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="UKICE":MAILTO:info@ukandeu.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20260105T152955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T152955Z
UID:2507-1768847400-1768852800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trump's War on Venezuela - US Hands off Latin America! - online
DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL FORUM with Tariq Ali // Jeremy Corbyn/Vijay Prashad // Carlos Ron (former Venezuelan Minister) // Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla.\n\n\n\nTariq Ali // Vijay Prashad // Carlos Ron (former Venezuelan Minister) // Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla (Progressive International // Jeremy Corbyn // Alex Main (CEPR\, US) // Kate Hudson (CND) // María Perez Ramos (Mexico Solidarity Forum) // Steve Howell (author\, Cold War Puerto Rico) // Matt Willgress (Arise) // Louise Regan (NEU) // Myriam Kane (Black Liberation Alliance) // Sarah Woolley (BFAWU) // Francisco Dominguez (VSC) \nJoin an international forum one year into Trump’s 2nd Presidency against US war\, intervention\, xenophobia & military bases in Latin America. More speakers\, special guests\, supporting organisations & media partners tba. \nCalled by the Venezuela Solidarity Campaign & streamed by Arise – a Festival of Left Ideas. Free event but solidarity donations here essential to hosting costs & campaign actions.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/trumps-war-on-venezuela-us-hands-off-latin-america-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251216T140907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154523Z
UID:2441-1768644000-1768662000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tackling the Far and Populist Right - Bournemouth
DESCRIPTION:The resurgence of far-right and populist right narratives in the media and society has resulted in popular support for radical and extreme right parties and commentators growing to levels unseen since the 1930s. \n\nThe TUC’s strategy to tackle the far and populist right is rooted in our core principles of solidarity\, equality\, and justice and securing a future where equality and fairness triumph over fear and hate.\nUnions are among the few institutions with the resources\, campaigning know-how and organising reach to counter the rise of the far and populist right. But we can’t do this alone so we must join forces with community organisations and other social movements to set our alternative to the politics of hate and division.\n\nTUC Education are therefore holding regional briefings across the country for union reps and activists to share knowledge and skills that you need to help counter divisive narratives that are rising in our workplaces and communities.\n\nBy building union strength and effectiveness where it matters most – in the workplace – we can demonstrate positive democracy and collective strength\, and win for working people\, not matter who you are\, your background or where you come from.\n\nLOCATION\nKinson Community Centre\nPelhams Park\nMillhams Rd\nBournemouth\nBH10 7LH
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tackling-the-far-and-populist-right-bournemouth/
ORGANIZER;CN="TUC south west":MAILTO:southwest@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20260106T075808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T075808Z
UID:2509-1768296600-1768325400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Institute for Government conference 2026 - online
DESCRIPTION:2026 is set to be a hugely significant year for Keir Starmer’s government and British politics. The government is under pressure to show it can deliver. Critical elections are taking place across England\, Wales and Scotland. And the decisions taken in November’s budget will be being felt across the country. \nSo are No.10 and the Treasury set up to deliver economic growth? Is the government making any progress in its efforts to “rewire the state”? What could May’s elections mean for British politics? And what do the public think of the government’s performance? \nTo explore these questions and more\, Government 2026 will be packed with fascinating panel discussions\, keynote speeches\, in-conversation events\, new polling and more\, all exploring what government is doing well – and what it could be doing better.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/institute-for-government-conference-2026-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Government":MAILTO:events@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251209T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160925Z
UID:2427-1765994400-1765998000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Campaign update - Labour for a New Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our next campaign update: Wednesday 17 December.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/campaign-update-labour-for-a-new-democracy/
ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251201T164157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164157Z
UID:2418-1765299600-1765303200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Building worker voices online - taster session
DESCRIPTION:Dangerous far-right narratives are spreading faster than ever across social media. These are shaping opinions\, sowing division and targeting workers and young people. Trade unionists know the challenge we face\, and we know we need workers’ voices front and centre of the response. \nIn November\, more than 500 union reps joined our webinar on making social videos to counter far-right narratives – showing the huge appetite across our movement to get involved and take action. \nLaunching the Workers Voice Network \nTo build on this momentum\, we are launching the Workers Voice Network – a course that will train and support workers to safely create impactful digital content that challenges harmful and divisive narratives online. \nThe eight-week online programme combines expert-led skills development with ongoing support and mentoring throughout. Through a mix of one-hour workshops\, creative tasks and mentoring\, participants will learn how to create videos for platforms like TikTok\, Instagram\, and YouTube\, how content spreads\, and how to use trends\, hooks and framing to communicate persuasively. \nSneak preview and influencer advice \nWe’re hosting a 60-minute taster webinar\, giving you a sneak preview of the upcoming Workers Voice Network and featuring a content creator who’s successfully built real influence online by challenging harmful narratives. They’ll share their journey\, tips\, and honest insights on what works. You’ll get to ask them questions\, as well as find out more from us about the Workers’ Voices Network. \nIn this taster session\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand why worker led videos are so important in pushing back on far-right narratives\nGet a broad overview of what makes particular videos so effective\nHear from a content creator who has built their profile and makes genuinely impactful videos\nHave the chance to ask questions about the upcoming Workers Voice Network\n\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you in December!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/webinar-building-worker-voices-online-taster-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20251201T163914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T163914Z
UID:2416-1765288800-1765294200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Making Social Media Videos to Stop the Far Right - online
DESCRIPTION:Far right narratives and hate dominate our digital spaces\, on TikTok\, Insta and Facebook. This must change – and you can change it. Trade union members like you can make powerful social media videos – videos that can turn the tide and stop the far right. \nThis 90-minute online session will introduce how short\, authentic videos can shift the narrative and strengthen solidarity. \nThis training is aimed at both public sector workers and industrial & manufacturing workers \nThis hands-on workshop will \n\nTeach you to use your phone to make quality videos\nLearn what makes social videos effective — how to hook attention\, land your message\, and inspire action\nIncludes intro to scripting\, filming and editing social media videos that cut through.\n\nBy the end of the 90 minute session\, you’ll leave with the confidence\, practical skills and tools to start making progressive social media videos. \nThe session will be co-run by Richard Roaf and Craig Stewart. Richard has years of experience of making viral videos\, and training thousands of people to produce social content that reaches big audiences and changes the world. Craig is a former petrochemical worker and now Project Officer at TUC\, who has started producing powerful social media videos in 2025.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/making-social-media-videos-to-stop-the-far-right-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250909T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T134410Z
UID:2377-1758654000-1758657600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:CWU - Discuss the merits of adopting a PR election process
DESCRIPTION:Support for electoral reform is growing and CWU is planning a national policy forum for the autumn to ‘discuss the merits of adopting a PR election process’. This is in line with motion 56 which was unanimously passed at CWU’s conference in 2022. \nWe appreciate that you may want more information about electoral reform so we have organised an online session exclusively for CWU members where you can hear from experts and ask questions. Here are the details: \nDate: Wednesday 23rd September 2025\nTime: 6pm to 7pm\nLink: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86567237376?pwd=rbyaXD1t1W54gDQ8TgNanuwSfbtcd3.1 \nWho supports electoral reform?\n\nThe latest British Social Attitudes survey shows that 60% of the British public now support proportional representation (PR).\nThe All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Elections is the largest APPG in Parliament.\nASLEF\, BFAWU\, FBU\, Musicians Union\, PCS\, Prospect\, TSSA\, UCU\, Unison\, Unite and USDAW support electoral reform. CWU is holding a national policy forum to discuss the merits of adopting a PR election process this autumn.\n\nNext steps\nWe will let you know when we find out more about the policy forum and give you all the help you need to support you through CWU’s policy-making process – all you need to do is ask. \nWe hope you can join us on 23rd September. Meanwhile\, please do have a read of our updated Trade Union Case for Political Reform.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/cwu-discuss-the-merits-of-adopting-a-pr-election-process/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250909T133246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T104622Z
UID:2378-1758135600-1758139200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:GMB - Hear from experts and ask questions
DESCRIPTION:Support for electoral reform is growing and as a GMB member\, we need your help to bring the rest of the GMB on board. \nPlease will you consider taking our motion to your Branch meeting for GMB Congress 2026? \nBefore doing so\, we appreciate that you may want more information so we have organised an online session exclusively for GMB members where you can hear from experts and ask questions. Here are the details: \nDate: Wednesday 17th September 2025\nTime: 6pm to 7pm\nThe meeting will be on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87828707934?pwd=LFni8NktqxaCUaXVUa4iXJNqfGbJBG.1 \nWho supports electoral reform?\n\nThe latest British Social Attitudes survey shows that 60% of the British public now support proportional representation (PR).\nThe All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Elections is the largest APPG in Parliament.\nASLEF\, BFAWU\, FBU\, Musicians Union\, PCS\, Prospect\, TSSA\, UCU\, Unison\, Unite and USDAW support electoral reform. CWU is holding a national policy forum to discuss the merits of adopting a PR election process this autumn.\n\nNext steps\nPapers calling for motions will be sent to GMB branches from head office in October. All you need to do is let your Branch Secretary know that you will be coming to the next meeting with a motion to discuss. \nWe will give you all the help you need to support you through the GMB policy-making process – all you need to do is ask. \nWe hope you can join us on 17th September. Meanwhile\, please do have a read of our updated Trade Union Case for Political Reform.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/gmb-hear-from-experts-and-ask-questions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250402T082540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T110307Z
UID:2254-1757725200-1757811599@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wigan Diggers Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to this year’s festival\, more information to follow soon\, please put the date in your diaries\, and hopefully see you all then.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/wigan-diggers-festival/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wigan Diggers Festival":MAILTO:wigandiggers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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UID:2188-1757206800-1757552399@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:TUC Congress 2025 - Brighton
DESCRIPTION:The 157th annual TUC Congress will be held on 7 – 10 September 2025\, Brighton. \n\nInformation for sponsors\, exhibitors and fringe organisers\nTUC Congress over the years
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-congress-2025-brighton/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250402T151629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T151629Z
UID:2276-1753146000-1753318799@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Musicians' Union Delegate Conference - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:The MU’s next biennial Delegate Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel\, City Centre Liverpool\, on Tuesday 22 July and Wednesday 23 July 2025 \nConference is an exciting event that gives members the chance to produce new MU policy\, guide the future work of the MU\, engage in debate on the issues that matter to them most and ensure that the MU is working for all members\, all of the time. \nPast conferences have seen members set the agenda on issues such as: streaming\, better representation of marginalised musicians\, lobbying for arts funding\, protecting BBC Introducing\, advocating for instrumental music tuition\, and informing members about photo ID for voting purposes. Conference is your chance to support the MU in creating a fairer\, more equitable industry and trade union for all musicians. \nAt conference you will hear all about the work the MU has undertaken over the past two years and hear from industry speakers and MPs. You’ll also have plenty of time to network and connect with other members. \nCatch up on what happened at the last Delegate Conference in 2023.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/musicians-union-delegate-conference-liverpool/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
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SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
DESCRIPTION:This annual festival where thousands of people come together to celebrate trade unionism and remember the role of the Tolpuddle Martyrs offers a full programme of traditional and contemporary music and other attractions. \nThere has been an annual gathering to mark the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs since 1930s. The event sees thousands of trade unionists from around the UK and the world descend on the small village in Dorset to celebrate the memory and legacy of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. \nTolpuddle 2025\nThe Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival isn’t run like a commercial festival and relies upon volunteers and the generosity of unions and allies. It doesn’t make a profit and the TUC covers the deficit. As the festival has grown to include a large variety of activities\, the organisers have introduced affordable tickets. The organisers remain committed to ensuring this festival is accessible to working class families and trade unionists. The cost depends on when people arrive\, whether they camp\, stay in local accommodation or just come for a short day visit. The organisers offer discount rates for children\, with free weekend entry for children under five. \nIf you are coming for the Friday and/or Saturday entertainment\, you must have a valid weekend entry wristband. And if you are camping\, camping and/or parking passes need to be purchased in addition to the wristband(s). \nWith the large rally and march on Sunday\, the organisers remain committed to keeping this vibrant part of the festival free to attend but visitors will be charged a small (approx £15) fee for parking if coming with their own vehicle. Sunday Shuttle Buses are also available for Sunday day-guests to book. Please respect the Festival and safety of the local community by using the car parks. The organisers work closely with villagers and the security team to prevent people from parking on the narrow lane verges. \n\n\nUp to date details from the main Tolpuddle Martyrs festival event website will appear closer to the time of the event.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250401T140225Z
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SUMMARY:Durham Miners Gala
DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Saturday of July the Durham Miners Gala sees trade unionists from across the country descend on Durham city and the event has developed into the largest gathering of trade unionists in the country. Highlights include wave after wave of banners\, each typically accompanied by a brass band\, which are marched to the old Racecourse\, where political speeches are delivered. In the afternoon a miners’ service is also held in Durham Cathedral which may include the blessing of any new banners. \nIn 2025 make sure you put time in your diary to join one of the most important days in the trade union calendar. Find out more from the Durham Miners’ Association. \nThe Past We Inherit. The Future We Build.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/durham-miners-gala-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250402T115610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T115610Z
UID:2258-1751850000-1752281999@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unite the Union - policy conference - Brighton
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unite-the-union-policy-conference-brighton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250401T132017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132732Z
UID:2242-1751110200-1751126400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:TUC Women Chainmakers' Festival - Cradley Heath
DESCRIPTION:An annual event\, featuring national entertainers and speakers\, including a ‘MaryMacarthur’ in period costume delivering one of Mary’s rousing speeches and a procession of modern unions and ‘strikers’ dressed as Edwardian chainmakers\, the festival ensures that this historic episode is celebrated by the local community and trade unionists from all over the country. \nThe Women Chainmakers’ Festival is coordinated by the TUC Midlands bringing together trade unions and community groups to host the only Trade Union run festival to celebrate the success of women. It is held at the Mary Macarthur Gardens in Cradley – Heath the home of the 1910 dispute. \nThe Gardens are watched over by an inspiring statue depicting Mary Macarthur and the women Chainmakers. \nThe Festival today is a family friendly event bringing alive memories of the past whilst inspiring visions for the future through street theatre\, re-enactments\, live metalworking\, political stalls and speeches\, music\, children’s activities and entertainment. \nAs we have learnt\, the Women Chainmakers worked in inhumane conditions; they did not own or control their means of production. The women had few rights and their living and social conditions\, lack of education and limited experience outside of their immediate community made them vulnerable to exploitation. \nThe Women Chainmakers’ appalling working conditions could correspond with our understanding of modern-day slavery– exploitation\, coercion\, manipulation and an abuse of power by employers. We must remember that the plight of these women only became known due to the Sweated Industries exhibition of 1906. \nToday\, in Britain\, Sweated Labour still exists. People work in precarious circumstances\, in unsafe working conditions\, for starvation salaries\, and they remain unorganised and exploited. \nThere is much to celebrate and commemorate about the women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath and\, sadly\, their example and circumstances remains relevant to many working in Britain today. \nThe Chainmakers’ Festival brings the Black Country community together with the Trade Union movement. Through examining our history we can deliver a better future for women and our wider society.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-women-chainmakers-festival-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250129T141210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T141646Z
UID:2191-1750122000-1750467599@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unison National Delegate Conference - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:ACC Liverpool Kings Dock Street\, Liverpool L3 4FP
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-national-delegate-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250401T132842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T133004Z
UID:2243-1749900600-1749920400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:TUC Midlands & Stand Up TO Racism Regional Summit
DESCRIPTION:The annual TUC Midlands and Stand Up To Racism anti racism summit will take place on 14 June. \nThis year’s event will have a particular focus on understanding the rise of the far right\, the tactics that they employ\, the differences between groups on the right and\, crucially\, how we combat their narratives.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-midlands-stand-up-to-racism-regional-summit/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250402T125237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T125237Z
UID:2266-1749862800-1750381199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:BFAWU annual conference - Yarnfield
DESCRIPTION:BFAWU conference meets each year to discuss\, review and update the union’s policy agenda. It is the highest decision-making body in the union. Delegates vote on resolutions that will provide the outline of the Unions work over the coming year. \n2025 Annual Conference will be held at; Yarnfield Park\, Yarnfield\, Stone\, Staffordshire\, ST15 0NL \nThe venue is a cashless venue which only accepts card payments. \nConference Delegates will arrive Saturday 13th June and depart Thursday 19th June 2024
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/bfawu-annual-conference-yarnfield/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250402T152010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152010Z
UID:2279-1749344400-1749776399@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:GMB Congress - Brighton
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/gmb-congress-brighton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250401T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T150538Z
UID:2253-1749297600-1749303000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marx Memorial Library - book sale - London
DESCRIPTION:Our twice-yearly Second-Hand Book Sale\n11am to 3pm \n\nSaturday\, 7 June 2025 – 11:00am\nMarx Memorial Library & Workers’ School\, 37a Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\n\nContact\nEmail: info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk\nPhone: 020 7523 1485
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/marx-memorial-library-book-sale-london/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224619
CREATED:20250401T135426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T135640Z
UID:2246-1748689200-1748714400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Change: How? A Decade of Radical Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Labour for a New Democracy is organising a session at ‘CHANGE: HOW? A Decade of Radical Renewal’\, a one-day conference organised by Compass about the Labour government’s vision for the future and how we can truly transform our economy\, democracy and society. \nClick here to buy tickets.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/change-how-a-decade-of-radical-renewal/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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