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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - Stall in Worcester
DESCRIPTION:MVM Midlands are holding a stall in Worcester on: \nSaturday 6th August\, 12pm to 2pm \nLocation: Angel Place\, Worcester WR1 3QS \nPlease note about parking: The closest parking is at Crowngate Car Park\, Moreton Place\, Worcester WR1 3LZ \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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-stall-in-worcester/
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter North London Update and August meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hello North London Equal Votes Campaigners.\nOur next meeting is on: \nThursday\, 4th August 6pm-7.15pm \nIt would be good to attend the call for two important reasons; \n\n\nThe report back from the recent Alliance meeting where the beginnings of a bit of step change or gear change in the MVM campaign is previsioned. \n\n\nSince two influential Shadow Cabinet members inhabit our manor\, MVM North London has been invited to play a particular role in the run up campaign to Labour’s September conference. \n\n\nAll are welcome. \nIf you have any questions or want to join the MVM North London group\, please email David Brown at davidvital@talktalk.net.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-north-london-update-and-august-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220803T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220803T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
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SUMMARY:PCS - Facebook live 3 August – getting ready for the national ballot
DESCRIPTION:Get your questions ready on the national ballot and national campaign for decent pay\, more jobs and better services as we hold a live broadcast on our Facebook page from 7pm on 3 August. \nPCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka will be on hand to talk about the importance of using the next few weeks to get ready for the industrial action ballot on pay\, pensions and jobs which runs for 6 weeks from 26 September. The event will be hosted by our national president Fran Heathcote. \nSend in your questions in advance to editor@pcs.org.uk and give our Facebook page a like so you are ready for the event.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pcs-facebook-live-3-august-getting-ready-for-the-national-ballot/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220801T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
CREATED:20220720T105710Z
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - Yorkshire Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-yorkshire-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter Warrington Street Stall Stockton Heath Village
DESCRIPTION:MVM Warrington are holding a street stall : \nSaturday 30 July\, 11am -1pm  \nLocation: Forge Shopping Centre\, Stockton Heath\, Warrington\, WA4 6HW \nWe would love it you could come and help us engage with the public\, and it’s no problem if you can’t stay for the whole time period. \nFor further information please contact: watsonandyj75@gmail.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-warrington-street-stall-stockton-heath-village/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T213000
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SUMMARY:Building the resistance - unity through struggle
DESCRIPTION:Hear from unions in dispute and campaigns on the central importance of their struggles and how we build on a summer of resistance. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nWith… \nJohn McDonnell\, Mark Serwotka (PCS General Secretary)\, Andrea Egan (UNISON President)\, RMT Speaker (tbc)\, Louise Regan (National Education Union)\, Sarah Woolley (BFAWU General Secretary)\, Nabeela Mowlana (Young Labour Student Rep) & Ben Selby (FBU Vice-President); Chaired by Gemma Bolton (Labour NEC & Arise Festival). \nWith Johnson finally on his way out\, now is the time to up the struggle against the Tories and the whole ruling-class offensive. Hear from unions in dispute on the central importance of their struggles and campaigns – and how we build on a summer of resistance in the period ahead. \nSupported by Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs. Join this online discussion on the Left & the labour movement’s next steps to close Arise 2022 – An Online Festival of Left Ideas.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/building-the-resistance-unity-through-struggle/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T153000
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racist Industrial Power Across the Globe
DESCRIPTION:Racism in the workplace is not a new phenomenon. It is indicative of the widespread racism that people of colour across the globe face in almost every facet of public and private life. But\, as trade unions\, we are committed to eradicating the prejudice and discrimination and disadvantage that continue to deny many Black workers the opportunity to secure decent jobs and careers. \nInternationalism is the bedrock of the British trade union movement\, and the international trade union movement is largest civil society organisation in the world. Workers across the globe today face threats on all fronts – from the Covid-19 pandemic\, the rise of the far right\, growing inequality\, the climate crisis\, and structural racism. Throughout history we have seen workers stand together across borders time and time again. Join us as we continue the conversation on how we campaign for the rights of workers who face oppression across the globe and support their struggles. \nThis webinar\, presented by the TUC Anti-Racism Taskforce\, will look at how anti-racism lies at the heart of industrial struggles across the globe. We will look at the challenges facing anti-racists organisers and how we organise to win major industrial and political victories around the world. Bringing together speakers from across the international trade union movement\, we will hear from speakers in the UK\, India\, and Brazil. Portuguese/English interpretation will be available. \nThe event will be chaired by Frances O’Grady\, TUC General Secretary. Speakers include: \n\nAnatalina Lourenço\, Anti-Racism Secretary CUT Brazil\nTarek Islam\, Senior Community Engagement and Outreach Worker\, Fashion-workers Advice Bureau Leicester\nDominique Muller\, Policy Director\, Labour Behind the Label\n\nFurther speakers to be confirmed.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/anti-racist-industrial-power-across-the-globe/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T130000
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SUMMARY:Northern Pride - union brunch and pre-march meet up
DESCRIPTION:This year UK Pride is coming to Newcastle. With the festival set to be the biggest Pride the city has ever seen\, we want to match it with the biggest union presence Northern Pride has ever seen. \nCome and join the Northern TUC LGBT+ Forum and other members from across the union movement to get ready for Pride. There will be brunch\, safe and private changing facilities\, face painting and plenty of fun. \nOnce everyone is ready\, we’ll make our way up to Newcastle Civic Centre (only five minutes walk from the office) for the start of the march. \nThis is the perfect opportunity to highlight the role trade unions play in achieving positive change for LGBT+ communities and show just how much support there is within the movement.  We’d love to see you there! \nIf this is your first Pride and you’d like to have a chat about what to expect then please get in touch with Helena Hammock on hhammock@tuc.org.uk.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/northern-pride-union-brunch-and-pre-march-meet-up/
LOCATION:TUC Unite Building\, John Dobson Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 8TW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern TUC LGBT+ Forum":MAILTO:hhammock@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T200000
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SUMMARY:Levelling Up Democracy: The Mark Drakeford One (Save the date!)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, to join Mark Drakeford\, in conversation\, at the second of our Levelling Up Democracy series. 6:00pm\, Wednesday 20 July 2022. #Labour4PR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Now\, let me make a confession: I have been a supporter of the Labour campaign for electoral reform for the whole of my political lifetime. \nHow anyone clings to the notion that a system which delivers\, so consistently\, majority Conservative governments on a minority of the votes cast is best for working people simply baffles me.” \n– Mark Drakeford\, giving the Aneurin Bevan Memorial Lecture \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 First Minister of Wales and being elected to the Senedd in 2011\, Mark Drakeford served as a South Glamorgan County Councillor and was Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University. Having lead Wales through the pandemic\, he will share his ideas on how democratic reform of Westminster can help save the Union\, address inequality and create a healthier political culture. \nHow can Proportional Representation\, devolution and democratic reform form a central part of Labour’s programme for rebuilding Britain? Watch to find out.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/levelling-up-democracy-the-mark-drakeford-one-save-the-date/
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:20220719T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T210000
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SUMMARY:Democracy Loves Local Power
DESCRIPTION:The UK is the most centralised country in Western Europe\, and First Past the Post is not helping. \nFPTP’s ‘winner takes all’ culture draws power further into Westminster\, and incentivises those wielding that power to keep it with themselves. \n‘Levelling up democracy’ is therefore increasingly becoming a part of discussions of how we address regional inequalities.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-loves-local-power/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T130911Z
UID:1043-1658230200-1658239200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: How can we reach equal representation of women in Parliament by 2028?
DESCRIPTION:This panel event\, hosted by Centenary Action Group\, will examine how current political parties can increase the number of women MPs and what needs to change in the culture to ensure they are retained. The event includes a Q & A session\, as well as networking opportunities for CAG members and parliamentarians.  Speakers include Baroness Anne Jenkin\, Abena Oppong-Asare\, Daisy Cooper\, Dr Lisa Cameron and Baroness Natalie Bennett. The panel will be chaired by Carolyn Quinn (BBC).  Please RSVP to Jo Gibbons at gibbons@careinternational.org
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/panel-discussion-how-can-we-reach-equal-representation-of-women-in-parliament-by-2028/
LOCATION:Portcullis House\, Attlee Suite\, Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2LW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centenary Action Group":MAILTO:gibbons@careinternational.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220718T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T125750Z
UID:1042-1658156400-1658163600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy Messaging Guide Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch and workshop of the Democracy Messaging Guide (all welcome). \nOn a mission to communicate in more compelling ways and build public support\, in late 2020 a dozen democracy organisations teamed up to produce a messaging guide for the sector. Based on rigorous testing and research\, the guide outlines how to frame democratic reform in a way that works to shift public attitudes and behaviour. This jam packed workshop is for anyone trying to talk about changing the political system in the UK.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-messaging-guide-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220719
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SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Museum
DESCRIPTION:In the 1830s life in villages like Tolpuddle was hard and getting worse. Farm workers could not bear yet more cuts to their pay. Some fought back by smashing the new threshing machines but this brought harsh punishments. \nIn 1834\, farm workers in west Dorset formed a trade union. Unions were lawful and growing fast but six leaders of the union were arrested and sentenced to seven years’ transportation for taking an oath of secrecy. A massive protest swept across the country. Thousands of people marched through London and many more organised petitions and protest meetings to demand their freedom. \nMuseum\nThe Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs’ arrest\, trial and punishment\, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. \nThe museum is a modern\, informative\, and educational exhibition\, using interactive touch screen displays new graphic panels telling the story in text and images. The museum sets out the Martyrs’ story in four sections: Before the arrest\, The Oath and Betrayal\, Transportation\, and the Homecoming. \nVisit the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum \n\nFestival\nEvery year in July\, thousands of people to enjoy the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival. It is a weekend of family entertainment\, stalls\, political debate\, comedy\, music and a grand procession through the village. \n15-17 July 2022 \n– Join the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Facebook group \n– Subscribe to the Tolpuddle Martyrs Youtube channel \n– Get your ticket to the festival at tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk \nFind our more about the annual Festival
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival-and-museum/
LOCATION:Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum\, Dorchester Rd\, Tolpuddle\, Dorset\, DT2 7EH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
CREATED:20220705T121340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T121533Z
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SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy - campaign update - Summer 2022
DESCRIPTION:Campaign update – Summer 2022\nStart: Wednesday\, July 13\, 2022 • 7:00 PM • British Summer Time (GMT+01:00)\nVirtual event: A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP\nHost Contact Info: hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-campaign-update-summer-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260403T220156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T134920Z
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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:20260403T220156
CREATED:20220628T141459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T141653Z
UID:1035-1656964800-1656968400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
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:20260403T220156
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:20260403T220156
CREATED:20220623T112603Z
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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:20260403T220156
CREATED:20220628T134535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T134625Z
UID:1025-1656763200-1656786600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
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
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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
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UID:1003-1656158400-1656165600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
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
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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
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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
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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:20260403T220156
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
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CREATED:20220526T155356Z
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20220531T125249Z
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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
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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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