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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
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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:20260403T225013
CREATED:20220222T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T165758Z
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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:20260403T225013
CREATED:20220128T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T165532Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20211123T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T095842Z
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SUMMARY:USDAW for PR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/usdaw-for-pr/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20211123T171014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T095801Z
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SUMMARY:CWU for PR
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URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/cwu-for-pr/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20211123T165308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T095429Z
UID:762-1638298800-1638298800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unison for PR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-for-pr/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20211123T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T095632Z
UID:768-1638295200-1638295200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:FBU for PR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/fbu-for-pr/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20210914T145949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T145949Z
UID:724-1632837600-1632843000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Does Labour need to work with other parties to win power? (ERS - Labour Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Electoral Reform Society and the Fabians to discuss if Labour needs to work with other parties to win power. \n\nProfessor Sir John Curtice\nClive Lewis MP\nAyesha Hazarika (Columnist and Broadcaster)\nCllr Shaista Aziz\nNancy Platts (Politics for the Many)\nJess Garland (ERS)
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/does-labour-need-to-work-with-other-parties-to-win-power-ers-labour-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront\, Kings Rd\, Brighton\, BN1 2JF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20210914T145608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T145608Z
UID:722-1632774600-1632783600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Where next for Labour and PR? (L4ND - Labour Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Join Labour for a New Democracy and Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform for Where next for Labour and PR? \nThere’s unprecedented demand for Proportional Representation among the Labour membership. Join the panel on Monday night as they take stock of what the Labour movement for PR has gained at conference 2021 – and join the discussion about the next steps of the campaign. \nChair: Zoe Williams (Guardian columnist) \n\nSandy Martin (Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform)\nTessa Milligan (Open Labour)\nLaura Parker (Labour for a New Democracy)\nProfessor Jeremy Gilbert (University of East London)\n\nRefreshments provided. Wheelchair access.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/where-next-for-labour-and-pr-l4nd-labour-conference/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Church\, West Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 2RE\, 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:20210927T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210721T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T123322Z
UID:693-1632753000-1632756600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democratising the British State – The Foundation of a Good Society (Labour Conference)
DESCRIPTION:To transform Britain a Labour government must first transform our democracy. \nFor too long the conservative nature of our political system has acted as a barrier to the policies we need to tackle the crises we face – on climate\, on housing or the economy. \nJoin Clive Lewis MP\, Sam Tarry MP\, Christine Berry (Editor of The New Foundations)\, the ERS’ Jessica Garland and Open Labour’s Keiran O’Neill to discuss how a better democracy is the foundations of a progressive policy agenda. \nRemaking the state is not a ‘nice to have’\, but the only way a Labour Government can change Britain for good. \nPresented by Politics for the Many and Open Labour.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democratising-the-british-state-the-foundation-of-a-good-society/
LOCATION:The Old Ship Hotel\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 1NR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210926T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210914T145201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T145201Z
UID:719-1632683700-1632688200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour4PR Rally (L4ND - Labour conference)
DESCRIPTION:Join Labour for a New Democracy for the big event of conference: The #Labour4PR Rally! \nThey’ll be joined by an amazing line-up of speakers from right across the political spectrum of the Labour Party\, who will give their short pitch about why Labour needs to back PR. Perfect as inspiration for anyone hoping to speak in favour of PR on the conference floor. \nSpeakers include…\n\nStephen Kinnock MP\nAna Oppenheim (Momentum)\nLuke Akehurst (personal capacity)\nPauline McCarthy (BFAWU)\nKira Lewis (Young Labour)\nJonathan Reynolds MP\nCllr Shaista Aziz\nJohn McDonnell MP\nCllr Eva Murray\nAmen Tesfay (Open Labour)\nSeb Dance\nClive Lewis MP\n\n…and many more! \nChaired by Laura Parker (Labour for a New Democracy) \nRefreshments provided. Wheelchair access.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour4pr-rally-l4nd-labour-conference/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Church\, Church Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 3LJ\, 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:20210925T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210914T144641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T144641Z
UID:716-1632601800-1632605400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Why First Past the Post doesn’t add up for Labour (L4ND - Labour Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Join Labour for a New Democracy for Why First Past the Post doesn’t add up for Labour. \nAt its founding\, the Labour Party was committed to Proportional Representation. But as Labour came to replace the Liberals as the second party of British politics\, it came to embrace First Past the Post. Yet over the century that followed\, FPTP has delivered neither the fair and equal society nor the open and inclusive democracy that Labour stands for. \nJoin the panel to hear why FPTP doesn’t stack up for Labour\, and why we must back a fair\, proportional system at this year’s Labour Party conference. \nChair: Nancy Platts (Politics for the Many) \n\nProfessor Rob Ford (University of Manchester)\nDebbie Abrahams MP (Oldham East & Saddleworth)\nAlex Sobel MP (Leeds North West)\nOlivia Blake MP (Sheffield Hallam)\nPaul Sweeney MSP (Glasgow Region)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefreshments provided.\nWheelchair access.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/why-first-past-the-post-doesnt-add-up-for-labour-l4nd-labour-conference/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Church\, West Street\, Brighton\, Sussex\, BN1 2RE\, 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:20210913T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210811T163458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T130306Z
UID:696-1631557800-1631561400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Has FPTP Worked for Workers? (TUC Congress)
DESCRIPTION:The powerful levers of the state are being used to undo rights and freedoms\, attack communities and lock people out of their democratic rights. Growing mistrust of politics and politicians is opening the door to a resurgent authoritarian right. Empowerment is perhaps the most important thing the trade union movement can offer people. Only by putting democracy at the heart of our agenda can we build an economy and society that works for all – a politics for the many. \nChair: Lynn Henderson\, PCS and Chair of Politics for the Many \nSpeakers:\n\nSam Tarry MP\nJulie Ward – former MEP and Unite member\nCllr James Beckles – Unison member\nJulian Vaughan – ASLEF member and former PPC\nPauline McCarthy – BFAWU and member of Labour NEC\nCaroline Osborne – Labour for a New Democracy and Unite member\n\nAs this is a fringe event you do not need to be a delegate to attend. \n Register Attendence
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/has-fptp-worked-for-workers-tuc-congress/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210524T150449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T150646Z
UID:683-1624305600-1624311000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy: A new democracy for a Green New Deal?
DESCRIPTION:Is our current system really the best way to achieve radical policies like the Green New Deal\, or can a new democracy get us there faster? Join the discussion at this event co-hosted with Momentum. \nFeaturing an open discussion including Clive Lewis MP\, trade union climate activist Sam Mason\, American academic Salomon Orellana\, chaired by Momentum’s Ana Oppenheim. \nBook here: https://www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listings/new-democracy-green-new-deal
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-a-new-democracy-for-a-green-new-deal/
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:20210610T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210524T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T150607Z
UID:681-1623357000-1623362400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy: Defeating right-wing populism
DESCRIPTION:With politicians like Donald Trump\, Victor Orban and Boris Johnson taking unbridled power under winner-takes-all systems\, it’s time for a look at how first past the post hands power to extremists. \nJoin us for our fourth Roadshow event\, featuring Billy Bragg\, MPs Rachael Maskell and Stephen Kinnock and LCER’s Maria Iacovou – chaired by Compass’ Frances Foley. We’ll be discussing why First Past the Post no longer offers protection from extremism\, and how the far right can be defeated under Proportional Representation. What can we learn from other countries – with both FPTP and PR – about facing down right wing populism? Come along and join the discussion. \nBook Here: https://www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listings/defeating-right-wing-populism
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-defeating-right-wing-populism/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Right_wing_populism-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210524T145747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T150546Z
UID:679-1622055600-1622061000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy Roadshow: Levelling the playing field
DESCRIPTION:The purely democratic problems with First Past the Post are widely known. What’s less well understood is the profound implications it has for progressive parties\, voters and politics. \nRenown academics Jonathan Rodden and Rob Ford join Debbie Abrahams MPs to explore these issues. Why does First Past the Post have a right wing bias? How can Proportional Representation level the playing field for left-wing parties? And what does the UK’s changing political demography mean for Labour’s future prospects under First Past the Post. Join us to find out. \nBook here: https://www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listings/levelling-the-playing-field
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-roadshow-levelling-the-playing-field/
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:20210512T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210510T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T152005Z
UID:673-1620849600-1620853200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy Roadshow launch
DESCRIPTION:The Road to Conference: Why PR? Why now? How to make it happen!\nWith Proportional Representation shaping up to be one of the biggest issues at Labour conference this year\, join us for the launch of the Labour for a New Democracy Roadshow – a season of online events about why electoral reform is critical to delivering the Labour Party’s mission. \nWe’ll be joined by a great line up of speakers: Guardian columnist Poly Toynbee\, Clive Lewis MP\, Chair of LCER Sandy Martin and activist Abbie Jones. They will be tackling why this is the year Labour needs to take up the mantel of electoral reform – and how we’re going to make it happen. Hope you can make it! \nRSVP here: https://www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listings/the-road-to-conference
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-roadshow-launch/
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:20210321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
CREATED:20210305T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T170106Z
UID:546-1616353200-1616356800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The New Foundations - Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Politics for the Many are delighted to launch The New Foundations\, an important collection of essays at Open Labour’s 2021 Conference on 21st March. \nThe British state is a legacy of an empire and society long since transformed by technological and social upheavals. \nSo why hasn’t it evolved? \nIn The New Foundations\, a bold new collection of essays\, thinkers from across the left detail the inherently conservative nature of the British state and how it impacts the possibilities of a transformative Labour government succeeding. \nThe launch event\, at 7pm on the 21st\, will feature a discussion between the Electoral Reform Society’s Dr Jessica Garland\, Christine Berry and Maya Goodfellow – it is free to attend for those with tickets to the conference. \n Book your tickets
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-new-foundations-launch-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
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SUMMARY:Politics for the many: Transforming power for a real democracy (Labour Conference)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing Jon Trickett MP\, former MEP David Martin and Dr Jess Garland at Labour Party Conference. \nThe event will include a buffet lunch.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/politics-for-the-many-transforming-power-for-a-real-democracy-labour-conference/
LOCATION:Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront\, Kings Rd\, Brighton\, BN1 2GS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
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SUMMARY:Workers Vs Westminster: How trade unions can help build a better democracy (TUC Congress)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nThis event is inside TUC Congress\, so you will need a pass to attend. Includes a light buffet lunch.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-vs-westminster-how-trade-unions-can-help-build-a-better-democracy-tuc-congress/
LOCATION:Brighton Centre\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190902
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
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SUMMARY:This is What Democracy Looks Like: Building A Politics For The Many
DESCRIPTION: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. \n200 years ago in Manchester\, tens of thousands of people at St Peter’s Square changed history when they bravely stood – and many fell – fighting for Parliamentary representation. \nEach generation\, democracy must be defended\, remade and revitalised. Today it is time to rebuild our democracy. \nOur political system is undeniably broken. Power is held by the few\, not the many. We need a vision for a political system where people feel their voice is heard\, where ideas can be tested and debated on a level playing field\, and where our institutions – local and national – are responsive and accessible to the millions. \nThis conference will address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in campaigning for real democracy today. Meeting these challenges is not an optional extra for the labour movement – it is part of its historic purpose. If we don’t act\, much darker forces will emerge to speak for the voiceless. \n“This Is What Democracy Looks Like: Building A Politics For The Many” will be the launch pad for a new campaign for a political system that works for all of us. It is not to be missed. \n  \nBook Tickets \nProgramme:\n9am doors open and registration\n10am Welcome and housekeeping\n10.15 – 11.15 Launch Plenary\n“Then And Now: Overhauling Our Broken Democracy” Looking back on the legacy of Peterloo – and the labour movement’s role in our democratic history. What lessons can we take\, to inform a vision for the kind of democracy we need? \n\nPaul Mason – Journalist and author\nLynn Henderson – Politics for the Many Chair and PCS National Officer for Scotland and Ireland\nKaty Ashton – Director\, Manchester People’s History Museum\n\n11.15 – 12.30 Morning Workshops\nThe People Demand – Voices from those ‘locked out’ of democracy.\n\n1. Women in politics: how to breakthrough the barriers? \n\nCllr Eve Holt\, Manchester Chorlton and Director Happen Together CIC\nNicola Waterworth\, Director Happen Together\n\n2. The power of community: Energising local democracy \n\nJess Blair – ERS Cymru\nEd Cox – Director of Public Services & Communities RSA\nSue Bowen – Former Coordinator\, East Manchester Community Forum\nPauline Grandison – Act As If You Own the Place\n\n3. Locked out: 200 years after Peterloo\, why the poorest are still the least represented \n\nMichela Palese – Research and Policy Officer\, ERS\nIan Allinson – President\, Manchester TUC\nCharlotte Hughes – Writer\, Thepoorsideof.life\nDawn Foster – Columnist\nPenny Hicks – Manchester People’s Assembly\n\n4. Missing voices: Young people\, minorities and the political system \n\nPoppy Turner – Manchester Momentum\nRick Burgess – Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People\nDr Katy Sian – Lecturer in Sociology\nEmma Greenwood – UK Student Climate Network\n\n12.30 – 1.15 – lunch (we suggest you bring a packed lunch)\n1.15 – 2.15 Middle Plenary\n“Transforming The World: A Democratic Revolution to Win Social Change”\nDelivering social change requires a revolution in how we do democracy. Join us for this inspiring session. \n\nDr Jess Garland – Electoral Reform Society\nJon Trickett MP – Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office\nCllr Amna Abdullatif – Manchester Ardwick\n\n2.15 – 3.30 Afternoon Workshops\nThe Change We Need – Taking the provocations from the workshops Round 1 and the middle plenary\, we go into more detail about our ideas for reform and key discussions around what works\, and what doesn’t. \n1. Westminster isn’t working: what does a democracy for the many look like? \n\nShavanah Taj – Vice President\, Wales TUC\nChristine Berry – Author\, Preparing for a Corbyn Government\nPauline Bryan – Labour Peer\nJulie Ward MEP – Labour\, North West\n\n2. Delivering economic transformation: why does democratic reform matter? \n\nMichela Palese – Research and Policy Officer\, ERS\nJames Meadway – Former Economic Advisor to John McDonnell\nSam Tarry – President of Class & National Political Officer TSSA\nMathew Lawrence – Common Wealth\nHilary Wainwright – Editor\, Red Pepper\n\n3. A corrupt constitution: how do we rebuild trust in our political system? \n\nJess Blair – ERS Cymru\nAdam Ramsay – Editor\, Open Democracy\nSarah Clarke – Policy and Communications\, Unlock Democracy\n\n4. Where do we go from here? How do we build a movement for real democracy? \n\nLynn Henderson – Politics for the Many Chair and PCS National Officer for Scotland and Ireland\n\n3.30 – 4.30 Closing Plenary\n“Politics For The Many: A New Movement for Democracy” \n\nWillie Sullivan – ERS Scotland\nHolly Rigby – Momentum\nJames Meadway – Former Economic Advisor to John McDonnell\n\nBook Tickets \nPartners
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/this-is-what-democracy-looks-like/
LOCATION:The Manchester Conference and Pendulum Hotel\, Sackville St\, Manchester\, M1 3BB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190414T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190414T213000
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SUMMARY:PCS and ERS' eve of congress reception (STUC fringe)
DESCRIPTION:PCS and ERS Cordially invite STUC delegates to attend our eve of congress reception \nSunday 14 April 2019\, 7pm – 8.30pm \nRRS DISCOVERY Discovery Point\, Discovery Quay Dundee DD1 4XA
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pcs-and-ers-eve-of-congress-reception-stuc-fringe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190309T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225014
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SUMMARY:Remaking the state: Transforming Scotland for Citizen Power
DESCRIPTION:***Please note that this event is being held at Scottish Labour Party conference and you must be a passholder to attend*** \nA discussion presented by Politics for the Many\, UNISON and Red Paper Collective –\nRemaking the state: Transforming Scotland for Worker and Citizen Power \nHow can we update the old fashioned institutions and rules of British politics so that people really have power? \nSaturday 9 March. 12.30pm. Committee Room 5. Caird Hall. \nPanel:\nPauline Bryan\, Labour Peer \nJess Garland\, Director of Policy and Research Electoral Reform Society \nAngela Feeney\, Vice Chair UNISON Labour Link and PPC Motherwell and Wishaw \nChair: Neil Findlay MSP\, Red Paper Collective
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/remaking-the-state-transforming-scotland-for-citizen-power/
LOCATION:Caird Hall\, City Square\, Dundee\, DD1 3BB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180923T160000
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SUMMARY:The World Transformed: A Radical Agenda for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:“The greatest inequality is inequality of power” \nJon Trickett and Paul Mason will open the workshop with a discussion on the ongoing centralisation of power in the UK and the impact this concentration has on the political\, economic and social structures\, institutions and outcomes. \nWe will then hear from campaigners and movements who are trying create a democracy from the bottom up\, both in the UK and abroad before running a deliberative workshop exploring how such a movement can be supported and developed by Labour. \nSpeakers :\nJon Trickett MP: Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office – Jon is MP for Hemsworth in Yorkshire. Jon argues that inequality is entrenched in the structures and institutions of the British State. He is leading Labour in exploring those concentrations of power and has recently spoken about the regional inequalities and alienation these imbalances cause. \nPaul Mason: writer\, author and film-maker. As economics editor at Newsnight\, then Channel 4 News he covered the global financial crisis\, the Arab Spring\, the Occupy movement and the Gaza war. His bestselling book Postcapitalism has been translated into 16 languages. His play Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere was televised on BBC Two in 2017. \nKate Shea Baird: a member of the executive of Barcelona En Comú\, the municipalist platform currently governing Barcelona City Hall. She joined the platform shortly after its launch in 2014 and has been active in its Communication and International Committees\, working on mapping and building up the emerging network of municipalist movements from around the world. \nNancy Platts: is a Labour Councillor in Brighton and was the former Trade Union Liaison Officer in Jeremy Corbyn’s Office. She now heads up ‘Politics for the Many ‘ Trade Unionist for political reform. She has written and spoken extensively about how parliament skews power towards the interests of the few and against the benefit of working people and their organisations . \nAlice Kinghorn Grey- Chair : is a Campaign Organiser for Electoral Reform Society\, Scotland. She has organised ‘ Act as if you own the place ‘ A campaign led by a coalition of organisations for Scottish Town and Villages to take back power over their own affairs. The campaign has significantly influenced the new Bill on Local Democracy due to come out from the Scottish Government next year. After graduating from the School of Oriental and African Studies where she developed an interest in Marxist and critical State theory\, she moved back to Scotland and advances relations between the municipalist movements across Spain and Scotland. \nJonathan Shafi: Is Campaigns Manager with ‘Common Weal’ the crowd-funded think-tank that aims to make ‘all of us first‘. A member of the Coalition behind ‘Act as if you own the place ‘ . Recently he was a lead organiser behind the Anti-Trump protests in Scotland and a large conference on Local Democracy. He was a founder and coordinator of the Radical Independence Congress a coalition that aimed to ensure a possible independent Scotland would hear strong socialist arguments. He has a column in the Sunday Herald where he writes on national and international politics. \nSunday\, 23rd of September\,\n13:00 – 14:30\nBlack E\, Main Space
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-world-transformed-a-radical-agenda-for-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180911T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180911T150000
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SUMMARY:TUC Congress Fringe: Building a new Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TUC Congress for a panel discussion on creating a political system that works for workers. \nChair: Willie Sullivan (ERS Scotland)\nSam Tarry (National Political Officer\, TSSA)\nHoward Beckett (Assistant General Secretary\, Unite)\nShavanah Taj (PCS Wales Secretary & President\, WTUC)\nLynn Henderson (PCS Scottish Secretary & President\, STUC) \nToday\, there is a new democratic frontier for trade unions in Britain: reforming Westminster’s creaking establishment. From a broken voting system\, to an unelected House of Lords and denying 16 and 17 year olds the vote\, Parliament is skewed towards a privileged few. \nTrade unions exist for workers to stand up against concentrations of power and wealth. Today\, our politics concentrates power to a handful of voters in wealthier swing seats\, while throwing 22m votes in the electoral scrapheap. That’s a recipe for alienation and distrust. \nExchange 3\, MCCC\, Windmill St\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-congress-fringe-building-a-new-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180909T223000
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SUMMARY:TUC Congress drinks reception: With Mark Serwotka
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCS General Secretary\, Mark Serwotka\, at Politics for the Many’s reception\, just two minutes walk from Congress. \nToday\, there is a new democratic frontier for trade unions in Britain: reforming Westminster’s creaking establishment. From a broken voting system\, to an unelected House of Lords and denying 16 and 17 year olds the vote\, Parliament is skewed towards a privileged few. \nTrade unions exist for workers to stand up against concentrations of power and wealth. We know that political inequality leads to economic inequality: if working people don’t have a voice\, it’s inevitable that our economy will deny them a voice too. \nWalters Suite\,\nRadisson Blu Edwardian\,\nManchester
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-congress-drinks-reception-with-mark-serwotka/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180416T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180416T150000
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SUMMARY:Politics for the Many at Scottish Trade Union Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the STUC to discuss how we can forge a political system that serves the many\, not just the few. \nSpeakers include\n Nancy Platts – Politics for the Many\n Willie Sullivan – Electoral Reform Society Scotland\n Mike J Kirby – Scottish Secretary\, UNISON\n Lynn Henderson – National Political Officer\, PCS Union\n Billy Hayes – Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform\n Sofi Taylor – STUC Black Workers’ Committee
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/politics-for-the-many-at-scottish-trade-union-congress/
LOCATION:MacDonald’s Hotel\, Aviemore\, Inverness-shire\, PH22 1PN\, United Kingdom
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