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SUMMARY:Durham Miners' Gala
DESCRIPTION:The DMA announced last year that the returning Gala will be dedicated to key workers. \nCarers and bus drivers\, delivery workers and nurses\, shop staff and teachers\, everyone who has risked their lives to keep society functioning throughout the pandemic will be celebrated. \nThe DMA will work with trades union branches across the country to bring people into Durham\, and is calling on the public to gather in greater numbers than ever before in support of the country’s key workers.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/durham-miners-gala/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220628T141459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T141653Z
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SUMMARY:North Cumbria Make Votes Matter Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For our agenda will be reviewing Equal Votes Walk\, Preston Rally\, Get Moving for PR\, and their impacts; discussing PR developments locally/around the country\, and what they might mean for the possibility of PR becoming adopted. Counteracting arguments against PR.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/north-cumbria-make-votes-matter-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220704T104336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T125029Z
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SUMMARY:The Representation Gap
DESCRIPTION:How representative is Parliament? What does this mean for policy and politics? \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn representative democracies\, parliament (or the legislative) determines whose ‘voices’ in democracy filter through to governance and decision-making – and whose do not. \nOn one hand\, the social and economic background of parliamentarians has an important impact on the policy choices they make in office. One the other hand\, it has repercussions for public trust in democratic politics and voting behaviour. \nAs recent political scandals in the UK push issues relating to political representation up the agenda\, we will consider: \n\nHow representative is the House of Commons of UK society?\nAre recent improvements in gender and minority ethnic representation cause for celebration? Or is there more than meets the eye?\nWhy is there a growing ‘representation gap’ with regard to social class? What are the implications for policy and politics?\nHow does political representation in the UK compare to other representative democracies?\nHow can we improve the representativeness of parliament?\n\nA keynote address will be delivered by the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP\, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. This will be followed by a panel discussion. Our speakers are: \n\nProfessor Rainbow Murray\, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London\nMichael Jennewein\, Researcher for Democracy and Economics at FES Democracy of the Future – Vienna\nLisa Eigbadon\, co-founder of Grassroots Graduates and youth advisor at Rekindle School\nMichael Bankole\, PHD candidate in the Department of Political Economy\, King’s College London\n\nThis event is taking place on Monday 4 July from 5 – 6.30pm at Convocation Hall\, Church House\, Westminster\, Great Smith Street\, London\, SW1P 3AZ. The event is being held in partnership with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-representation-gap/
LOCATION:Convocation Hall\, Church House\,\, Great Smith Street\, London\, SW1P 3AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T112603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T134942Z
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SUMMARY:International Brigade Memorial Trust commemoration\,
DESCRIPTION:2 July LONDON – IBMT annual commemoration at Jubilee Gardens on London’s South Bank\, with speakers including RMT President Alex Gordon\, a representative from the Basque Children of ’37 Association\, Liz Estensen – daughter of International Brigader Otto Estensen\, and more. Will also feature music from Na-Mara; International Brigade Memorial\, Jubilee Gardens\, London SE1 7JA.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/international-brigade-memorial-trust-commemoration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220628T134535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T134625Z
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SUMMARY:Women Chainmakers Festival - 2022
DESCRIPTION:In 1910 the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath fought a successful 10-week dispute to establish the right to a minimum wage for their labour. Each year the Women Chainmakers Festival recognises and celebrates the role of women within the trade union movement and aims to reclaim the often forgotten contribution of women to Britain’s industrial heritage. The festival usually includes a banner procession\, history tent\, activities for children\, music and speakers. In 2020 and 2021 the festival was held online. The 2022 festival is scheduled for Saturday 2 July and will return to Cradley Heath – find out all the details from the Women Chainmakers festival.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/women-chainmakers-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Mary McArthur Gardens\, Whitehall Road\, Cradley Heath\, B64 5BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T100149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T100311Z
UID:995-1656415800-1656423900@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Art of Going Viral: Your guide to social exposure and engagement
DESCRIPTION:World – class social media engagement workshop with Owen Williams\, former head of Social Media at BBC (and now Managing Director of Siml) \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nOwen Williams was formerly head of Social Media at BBC One and is the reason that the Red Dragon\, the Scottish Saltire and the St George Cross emoji flags exist on our keyboards today. \nOwen’s session provides the recipe to getting social media right. He’ll break down how content goes viral – why some clips get shared and viewed more than others. He’ll also explain how the algorithms can be gamed. In amongst all this he’ll be sharing his huge experience\, hilarious anecdotes and outstanding advice. \nYou’ll leave the session with: \n\nA clear three-part social strategy\n\n\nWorld-class tips and tricks\n\n\nAn understanding of the algorithm powering social media\n\nSo if you want to find out more about how to engage with more audiences and to take your new found knowledge and confidence across and beyond spaces of democracy then this session is for you!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-art-of-going-viral-your-guide-to-social-exposure-and-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T103002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T103351Z
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter Stall in Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25\, 2022\n\n\n11:00 AM  1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMVM Midlands are holding a stall in Birmingham on: \nSaturday 25th June 11am -1pm \nLocation: Mosley Farmers’ Market\, Birmingham B13 8HW \nPlease note about parking: There is free parking at Marks & Spencer which is about a 5 minute walk from Mosley Farmers’ Market. There is also a Pay and Display car park two minutes away. Parking on the nearby streets is limited. \nIf you can come along for any part of the above time period\, and help us engage the public regarding Proportional Representation\, then we would love to see you\, and would really welcome your support. If you come along and take part in a group photo on the day\, we would really appreciate that also. \nFor further information you can contact: \nReed on: mvmleicester@gmail.com \nor local@makevotesmatter.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-stall-in-birmingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T102504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T103436Z
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter East London Stall June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25\, 2022\n10:30 AM  2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMVM East London are holding a street stall on: \nSaturday 25th June 10.30am – 2pm \nPlace: Broadway Market\, Hackney (between Regent’s Canal and London Fields) \nWill you join us to speak with local Hackney residents about the need for a better democracy where every vote matters? \nWe will bring petition papers for people to sign and speak with local residents about how Proportional Representation would help bring about a kinder society (you don’t need to be an expert\, we can brief you there). Come for the whole time or just help out for an hour or so. \nit would be great to have you there if the date and time works for you. \nFor any further information please contact: MVM-East-London@outlook.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-east-london-stall-june-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T102241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T110845Z
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter East Herts Stall in Bishop's Stortford Market
DESCRIPTION:MVM East Herts (& adjoining areas) are holding our next stall on: \nSaturday 25 June from 10am to 2.30pm \nMeeting place: Bishop’s Stortford Market \nCome and join us!\nWe will have a vote-o-meter\, leaflets\, stickers and badges. All the more support the better! \nmvm.eastherts@gmail.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-east-herts-stall-in-bishops-stortford-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T102010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T102645Z
UID:997-1656154800-1656162000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter South Hampshire (Havant) Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:MVM South Hampshire (Havant branch) will be holding a street stall on : \nSaturday 25 June from 10am  \nLocation \nMeet at the War Memorial \nPlease join us and help to campaign for better politics. \nFor any other questions\, or to join the group\, please get in touch via email at MVM.Southampton@gmail.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-south-hampshire-havant-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220623T093319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T093319Z
UID:991-1656095400-1656102600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy Drinks
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-drinks/
LOCATION:Teviot Row House\, 13 Bristo Place\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9AJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220526T155356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T103014Z
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SUMMARY:TUC national demonstration in London\, followed by rally in Parliament Square
DESCRIPTION:Enough is enough. We demand better. We deserve better.\nEnergy bills are rising 23 times faster than wages. Read more \nLet’s turn anger into hope and hope into action. \nPlease help mobilise for the national march and rally on Saturday 18 June. \nWatch and share our ‘I’ve had enough\, and I am not going to take it anymore’ film \nAction points for you: \n\nPlease share on your own feeds – TUC tweet and images for social media.\nPlease tell activists\, members\, workmates\, friends and family about the event.\nAre you organising a coach? If you have a coach booked please let us know so we can advertise your coach details on our website.\nCirculate the appeal for stewards\n\nSign up for updates and see the route \nLeafletting\nGET PR DONE! will be leafletting on the day. If you would like to join them\, the meet up time and location is Saturday\, 18 June at 11:30 a.m. sharp. The place is in front of the John Lewis store\, 300 Oxford St. London W1C 1DX (The exact location is on the north side of Oxford St at the corner of Holles St and two blocks from the main march route on Regent Street.) If you want to be added to the WhatsApp group\, email Barry Howard [barryhoward1962@hotmail.co.uk] and include your mobile phone number.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-national-demonstration-in-london-followed-by-rally-in-parliament-square/
LOCATION:Portland Place\, London W1\, London\, W1\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220612T104218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T095734Z
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SUMMARY:Leafleting outside Unison Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’d welcome any help to hand out leaflets about the priorities ballot and reasons to support proportional representation.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/leafleting-outside-unison-conference-2/
LOCATION:Costa Coffee\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220519T135646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T134203Z
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SUMMARY:Unison Conference - Fish and chip supper with Sam Tarry MP - ticket only
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a question about proportional representation? Join Politics for the Many and Labour for a New Democracy for an informal opportunity to discuss the questions that come up at your branch\, and hear from Sam Tarry MP. Please drop by our stall at Unison Conference to find out more about our campaign and get a ticket. Veggie option available. \nSpeakers include: Sam Tarry MP and Caroline Osborne (Labour for a New Democracy) \n\nHave your branch delegates joined the “Unison for PR” delegate network?\nThere’s a group of “Unison for PR” delegates who are organising to get Proportional Representation prioritised for debate at the NDC\, coordinated by Politics for the Many & Labour for a New Democracy. \nIf your branch delegates want to help – or just want to hear more about why trade unions would benefit from electoral reform – they can click here to join this delegate network and WhatsApp group.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-conference-fish-and-chip-supper-with-sam-tarry-mp-ticket-only/
LOCATION:Monarch Bar & Restaurant\, 46/48 Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220531T125249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T083705Z
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SUMMARY:Unison Conference Fringe - Unison talks Proportional Representation
DESCRIPTION:More Unison branches have submitted motions on Proportional Representation to the National Delegate Conference than on any other single issue. \nWith a debate about electoral reform taking place across the wider labour movement\, Unison now has an opportunity to take a position. \nJoin Stephen Smellie (Unison NEC\, personal capacity) and a panel to hear why First Past the Post doesn’t stack up for trade unions\, and why Unison should back PR at this year’s NDC. \n\nLloyd Russell-Moyle\, MP for Brighton Kemptown\nAileen McLoughlin\, Central Bristol Health Branch (personal capacity)\nJames Anthony\, Unison NEC (personal capacity)\nNancy Platts\, Politics for the Many\nCaroline Osborne\, Labour for a New Democracy\n\nChair: Stephen Smellie\, Unison NEC (personal capacity) \nHosted by: Central Bristol Health\, Glasgow City\, Norfolk County\, North Lanarkshire\, South Lanarkshire\, Surrey Unison branches. \n\nHave your branch delegates joined the “Unison for PR” delegate network?\nThere’s a group of “Unison for PR” delegates who are organising to get Proportional Representation prioritised for debate at the NDC\, coordinated by Politics for the Many & Labour for a New Democracy. \nIf your branch delegates want to help – or just want to hear more about why trade unions would benefit from electoral reform – they can click here to join this delegate network and WhatsApp group.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-conference-fringe-unison-talks-proportional-representation/
LOCATION:The Old Ship Hotel\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 1NR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220612T102155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T095559Z
UID:978-1655199000-1655204400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leafleting outside Unison Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’d welcome any help to hand out leaflets about our fringe\, fish and chip supper and reasons to support proportional representation.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/leafleting-outside-unison-conference/
LOCATION:Costa Coffee\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220612T110107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T095411Z
UID:984-1655148600-1655155800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy Loves Strong & Stable Government
DESCRIPTION:Can Proportional Representation deliver ‘Strong & Stable Government’? The evidence shows that yes\, it can! \nLegislatures elected under proportional systems have been shown to produce better\, and more stable governments. Proportional Representation: \n\nPuts an end to the ‘yo-yo politics’ of First Past the Post.\nLeads to more stable decision-making\, and governments backtrack less.\nCreates a greater diversity of opinion\, and creativity of thought.\n\nAs a result\, governments elected under PR come up with better solutions to a range of problems. From income inequality to climate change\, countries with PR deliver better answers to the existential questions of the day.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-loves-strong-stable-government/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220519T133334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T083909Z
UID:942-1654995600-1655427599@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unison Conference - Visit our stall
DESCRIPTION:Politics for the Many is the trade union campaign for political reform. \nLabour for a New Democracy is the coalition to secure a Labour commitment to Proportional Representation for UK general elections. \nTo build an economy and society that works for all means overhauling the warped electoral system at Westminster that silences millions of working people. \nCome and visit our stall to find out more. \n\nHave your branch delegates joined the “Unison for PR” delegate network?\nThere’s a group of “Unison for PR” delegates who are organising to get Proportional Representation prioritised for debate at the NDC\, coordinated by Politics for the Many & Labour for a New Democracy. \nIf your branch delegates want to help – or just want to hear more about why trade unions would benefit from electoral reform – they can click here to join this delegate network and WhatsApp group.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-conference-visit-our-stall/
LOCATION:Brighton Centre\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220519T142524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T152430Z
UID:947-1654803000-1654807500@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scrapping the system that keeps the Tories in power - Online rally followed by expert Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Voters should be able to kick out those who vote on our laws. As the late Tony Benn said\, the question we must ask of powerful figures is: “How can we get rid of you?” \nFirst Past the Post works to the Tories’ advantage. Their votes are more ‘efficient’ in transferring to seats which means that come election day even if Labour and the Tories are neck and neck when the ballots are counted the Tories would end up on top. It took on average 38\,264 votes to elect a Tory MP in 2019\, but for Labour\, that same figure was over 50\,000. \nFeaturing trade unionists\, MPs and campaigners for a fair voting system\, we’ll be discussing how First Past the Post means a minority of the country choose the government again and again. \nChair: Lynn Henderson\, Chair of Politics for the Many \nSpeakers include: \n\nLloyd Russell-Moyle MP\nClive Lewis MP\nSam Tarry MP\nRachael Maskell MP\nAileen McLoughlin\, Unison SW rep on National Labour Link Committee\nCllr James Beckles\, Unison member\nStephen Smellie\, Unison NEC (in a personal capacity)\nCaroline Osborne\, Labour for a New Democracy\nDarren Williams\, PCS National Officer\nJulie Ward\, Vice Chair LCER & former Labour MEP\n\nExpert Q&A with: \n\nJessica Garland\, Electoral Reform Society
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/save-the-date-online-rally-followed-by-expert-qa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing: Elections\, parties and the case for renewing democracy - The Democracy Network
DESCRIPTION:A protest against democratic politics has been mounting for decades and is gathering steam. It can be seen in the form of ‘silent’ and ‘noisy’ protests across advanced democracies. Mainstream political parties are failing to respond to the protest against democratic politics. This can be seen in their electoral decline\, yet centre-left and centre-right parties have shifted their policy positions in response to the right populist challenge\, most obviously on immigration. But it is a not a strategy that is reaping electoral dividends and may only to strengthen their populist challengers. Instead\, mainstream parties should seek to address the causes of the protest. \nThere is an urgent need to address the causes of the protest against democracy. A progressive response to declining status and lack of voice necessarily involve reforms that put citizens back at the centre of democracy. \nThis briefing emphasises and unpacks the idea that parties committed to democratic values should put ‘giving back control’ at the heart of their electoral strategy and their agenda for government.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/briefing-elections-parties-and-the-case-for-renewing-democracy-the-democracy-network/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220518T121231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T125833Z
UID:929-1653422400-1653426000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy Loves Diversity - sponsored by Make Votes Matter
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nDemocracy Loves Diversity is the latest event in Make Votes Matter’s Democracy Loves series\, designed to showcase how we can use PR to build a better society. In this event\, we will highlight how parliaments elected by PR look more like the people they represent. Legislatures elected under proportional systems have a better gender balance\, are more ethnically diverse\, and are younger\, than their equivalents under First Past the Post. \nSpeaking about this further will be our cross-party panel\, representing a broad intersection of British politics:\n\nShaista Aziz\, Labour Party councillor for Oxford City Council\, journalist and comedian.\n\nDr Hannah Barham-Brown\, Deputy Leader of the Women’s Equality Party.\n\nHina Bokhari\, Liberal Democrat Member of the London Assembly.\n\nDr Maria Iacovou (chair)\, Professor in Quantitative Sociology at Fitzwilliam College\, Cambridge\n\nFemi Oluwole\, Political commentator\n\nAmelia Womack\, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales\nThe event will start at 7pm\, and have time for an audience Q&A
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-loves-diversity-sponsored-by-make-votes-matter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220518T115650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T125730Z
UID:922-1653418800-1653422400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The road to democratic renewal: In conversation with Dan Poulter MP and Stephen Kinnock MP - hosted by Unlock Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Poulter MP and Stephen Kinnock MP in conversation on all things democracy. \nWe’ll be asking them about the current state of our democracy\, and how we can reform and protect it. Expect reflections on electoral reform\, the House of Lords\, the Ministerial Code and much more. \nRegister today to reserve your spot on the call. \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-road-to-democratic-renewal-in-conversation-with-dan-poulter-mp-and-stephen-kinnock-mp-hosted-by-unlock-democracy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220519T132510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T132510Z
UID:939-1653417000-1653422400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:PCS Conference Fringe: How to oppose the Tories in Parliament and in our communities
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the PCS political strategy is to encourage more members to get involved in politics to promote PCS policy. \nEither via lobbying MPs or by taking to the streets in local and national demonstrations\, we can influence the political process in many ways. Politics isn’t just ticking a box every 5 years but a living breathing movement of activity. Come along and be part of the change we need. \nChair: Fran Heathcote PCS president.\nSpeakers: \n\nMark Serwotka\, PCS general secretary\nJohn McDonnell MP\, former shadow chancellor and honorary president of PCS parliamentary group\nLaura Pidcock\, Peoples Assembly\nNancy Platts\, Politics for the Many.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pcs-conference-fringe-how-to-oppose-the-tories-in-parliament-and-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Brighton Centre\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220519T130828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T131822Z
UID:937-1653354000-1653613199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:PCS Conference - visit our stall
DESCRIPTION:Politics for the Many is the trade union campaign for political reform. \n  \nLabour for a New Democracy is the coalition to secure a Labour commitment to Proportional Representation for UK general elections. \n  \nTo build an economy and society that works for all means overhauling the warped electoral system at Westminster that silences millions of working people. \n  \nCome and visit our stall to find out more
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pcs-conference-visit-our-stall/
LOCATION:Brighton Centre\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lynn-at-STUC-stall.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220513T082134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144433Z
UID:909-1653336000-1653339600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Councils for PR Launch Event - From MVM and Get PR Done
DESCRIPTION:Councils for PR is a new campaign by Make Votes Matter and GET PR DONE! With the aim to encourage our councils to declare their support for proportional representation (PR) voting for Parliamentary elections. \nJoin them on Zoom at 7pm on Monday\, May 23rd to hear from our speakers as to how you can contribute: \n\nClive Lewis\, Labour MP for Norwich South;\nAmelia Womack\, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales;\nCllr Max Wilkinson\, Liberal Democrat\, Cheltenham Borough Council;\nCllr Ricky Knight\, Green\, Barnstaple Town Council\n\nRegister your attendance https://actionnetwork.org/events/councils-for-pr-launch-event-with-clive-lewis
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/councils-for-pr-launch-event-from-mvm-and-get-pr-done/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220516T132753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143923Z
UID:914-1653157800-1653163200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy Drinks Sheffield - hosted by The Democracy Network
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, people that work on or are interested in democracy\, transparency\, anti-corruption\, human rights and citizen voice and power\, have been meeting up at informal networking events known as #DemocracyDrinks. The events attract a lively mixture of people from charities\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national and local governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses\, campaigners and active citizens. \n\n\n#DemocracyDrinks Sheffield will be hosted by the Democracy Network as part of the Festival of Debate. It will be a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. \nDuring the event we will have a number of lightening talks aimed to inspire and inform attendees around issues and ideas relating to democracy and citizen voice and power. Our list of speakers will be announced closer to the date of the event. \nWe will also have pizza and drinks on arrival!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-drinks-sheffield/
LOCATION:Showroom Cinema  Paternoster Row  Sheffield City Centre  S1 2BX\, Sheffield\, S1 2BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220518T122938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T125454Z
UID:932-1653132600-1653156000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of Democracy Hub Day - The Festival of Debate
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Convention \nJoin us in Sheffield Town Hall as we make space to get inspired and create the future we want for democracy. Co-curated by author and activist Jon Alexander and the Festival of Debate. \nFocusing on what could be in the future\, not just what’s wrong now\, we’ll get inspiration from experts and experimenters from the other side of the world\, and from right here in Sheffield. Democracy might be in crisis\, but it’s also true that a whole new idea of democracy is taking shape – and Sheffield could be at the heart of it. \nFeaturing Ece Temelkuran\, Shami Chakrabarti\, Jackie Weaver\, Olivia Blake MP\, Camilla Vergara\, Indy Johar (Dark Matter Labs)\, Jessie Joe Jacobs (Involve)\, Simon Duffy (Citizen Network)\, Maff Potts (Camerados)\, Barnaby Flynn & many more.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-future-of-democracy-hub-day-the-festival-of-debate/
LOCATION:Sheffield Town Hall\, Pinstone Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2HH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220308T112518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T113104Z
UID:821-1646940600-1646942400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unison for PR - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join this  meeting of Unison members who want to see their union come out in favour of Proportional Representation. \nUnison branches up and down the UK have been debating and passing motions in favour of PR – and sending them to the 2022 National Delegate Conference. With the motions in\, the next crucial step is to get PR prioritised by as many regions as possible – to make sure the issue makes it to debate on the conference floor. \nCome along on Thursday to hear how that prioritisation process works – and how you\, as a Unison member\, can lobby your region to push for a debate on PR. \nPlus\, we’ll look ahead to the the NDC\, start thinking about organising conference delegates\, and get an update on the separate Labour Link process. \nRegister today
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-for-pr-spring-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220222T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T165758Z
UID:814-1646499600-1646503200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Proportional Representation: What the rest of the U.K. can learn from Scotland about democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Lomond room for this fringe event about the need for far-reaching democratic renewal. What can the rest of the UK learn from Scotland? How could PR at Westminster help deliver a better deal for Scotland? How can Scottish Labour lead the way? Come along and join the conversation. \nSpeakers\n\nPaul Sweeney MSP\nJohanna Baxter (invited)\nCllr Eva Murray (invited)\nCaroline Osbourne\, Labour for a New Democracy\nChair: Jonathan Shafi\, ERS Scotland\n\nThis is a fringe of Scottish Labour Spring Conference\, you will need a conference pass to attend. \nDouble Tree by Hilton – Lomond Suite\nCambridge Street\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G2 3HN\, United Kingdom
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/proportional-representation-what-the-rest-of-the-u-k-can-learn-from-scotland-about-democracy/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202010
CREATED:20220128T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T165532Z
UID:796-1646332200-1646335800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Levelling Up Democracy: Andy Burnham
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Burnham\, in conversation with Guardian columnist Zoe Williams\, at the first of Labour for a New Democracy’s online Levelling Up Democracy series. \n“If the status quo has created the problem\, it can’t\, by definition\, supply the solution. Successful levelling up requires nothing less than the complete rewiring of Britain” \nAndy Burnham\, writing in Chartist Magazine \nThe UK has the worst regional inequality of any rich nation. Yet the current ‘levelling up’ debate ignores the deep\, structural causes of this: from a system that hordes power in Westminster\, to an unrepresentative House of Commons that struggles to see the big picture. \nBefore becoming Mayor of Greater Manchester\, Andy Burnham served as Labour MP for Leigh and in a number of Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet roles. Now outside of Westminster\, and with the pandemic shining a spotlight on just how unequal the UK is\, he will share his ideas on how radical democratic reform can help address inequality\, net-zero and a healthier political culture. \nHow can Proportional Representation\, devolution and more form a central part of Labour’s programme for rebuilding Britain? Join us to find out. \nFind out more and book your place
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/levelling-up-democracy-andy-burnham/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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