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SUMMARY:LSE Women's Network - Coffee Morning - online
DESCRIPTION:London and the Southeast Women’s network is having a virtual coffee morning. The event is being held via Teams\, Come along for an informal chat about the issues of the day. \nAll women in the London and the Southeast are welcome to join \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\ncontact: londonse@pcs.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lse-womens-network-coffee-morning-online/
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SUMMARY:TUC Congress 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 155th annual TUC Congress will be held in Liverpool from the 10-13 September 2023.  Further information available from the general TUC events page. \nBackground\nCongress is the policy making body of the TUC; the annual congress normally meets for four days each year during September. Each affiliated union can send delegates. At congress motions are proposed and discussed and form the basis of the TUC’s work for the next year. Congress is usually attended by about 600 delegates from 48 affiliated unions\, has an exhibition\, a comprehensive fringe programme and receptions and an annual General Council dinner. \nAround 3\,000 people would normally come through the doors over the course of the four days to take part in debate\, the fringe\, to exhibit or to report on the policy debates at Congress. This is a high-profile media event\, widely regarded as the first big set piece occasion after the summer break\, before the start of the political party conferences. \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-congress-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T140000
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SUMMARY:Street Stall\, Skelmersdale\, Sefton & West Lancs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our stall in Skelmersdale!\nCan you join us to send a message to our local First Past the Post supporting MPs\, Ashley Dalton and Bill Esterson\, that there is a public demand for PR.\nIn the run up to the Labour Party conference we’re running street stalls in Skelmersdale (9th Sept) and Formby (16 Sept) to collect postcards from members of the public who want PR\, to send to Ashley and Bill. \nOn 9th September we’ll be in Skem on the walkway between the library\, the swimming pool and the Concourse from 10-13.00hrs. \nPlease come along to meet fellow PR supporters and to show there is a public demand for PR. If you’ve never done a street stall before don’t worry\, we’ll buddy you up with one of our experienced volunteers. \nPlease reply by email to mvm.sefton.wl@gmail.com if you can help at one of the stalls.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/street-stall-skelmersdale-sefton-west-lancs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224911
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SUMMARY:HOW DID OTHER DEMOCRACIES GET PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION?
DESCRIPTION:How did other democracies get proportional representation? What can we learn from them? These are the questions that Dr. Dennis Pilon will be hoping to answer at the virtual webinar we’re co-hosting on 7th September. You can register for the event here: https://buff.ly/3P7e1f7
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-did-other-democracies-get-proportional-representation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T180000
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SUMMARY:South Asian History Month Event
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event to mark South Asian History Month\, with a programme packed full of workshops and discussion sessions. \nAGENDA \n10:00             Refreshments \n10:30             Welcome and Introductions (Rupinder Panesar\, Nashila Premji\, Shirley-Allen-Jackson\, Matt Pointon\, WEA) \nPossibly opening speakers – Lee Barron (TUC)\, Simon Parkinson (WEA)\, an Asian MP \n10:50             Fashion Workers Advice Bureau – Leicester (FAB-L) \n11:20             Rebecca Sixsmith-Hughes & Adam Alarakhia (CWU) – building South Asian activism in the unions \n11:50             Break \n12:00             Indi Deol (DesiBlitz) – Film on South Asians from East Africa \n12:30             Panel discussion (chaired by Rupinder Panesar) \n13:00             Lunch & networking with stalls \n14:00             Workshops – choose from: \n#1: Abda Khan\, Culturally-sensitive communications \n#2: Keith Lewis and Sohail: Harmful gambling in the Asian community \n#3: Potential third workshop on building Asian activism by Rebecca Sixsmith-Hughes \n15:00             Poetry and presentation from Sharena Lee Satti \n15:30             Discussion\, Q&A\, closing remarks and networking (Rupinder Panesar) \n16:00             Close
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/south-asian-history-month-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T120000
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SUMMARY:Reading - Reading Pride Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Join your local MVM group in promoting the change from FPTP to PR. We’ll be on our stand 11am-5pm.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/reading-reading-pride-street-stall/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905
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SUMMARY:National Hazards Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Hazards Conference is one of the biggest conferences for trade union safety reps and activists consisting of a mixture of plenary sessions\, meetings and a comprehensive workshop programme. You can attend in person at Keele University\, Stoke on Trent\, or remotely via online streaming. \n\nTo apply contact hazconf@gmhazards.org.uk\nMore details www.hazardscampaign.org.uk\nSponsorship Please support the conference Sponsorship form\n\nSIGN UP! Either via this Form or on Eventbrite \n#HAZ2023
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/national-hazards-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T210000
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SUMMARY:Disabled Women in Politics Network
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with our friends at Centenary Action Group and the Disability Policy Centre\, we currently run a bi-monthly roundtable for d/Deaf and Disabled women and those with long term health conditions who are active in politics and activism to come together\, share experience and learnings and support us in developing a programme of support for the next generation of Disabled women in politics. \nFind community and strength from connecting with women with similar intersecting identities. To register your interest in attending please email: contact@dispolcentre.org
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/disabled-women-in-politics-network/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230830
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SUMMARY:Manchester Pride
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Pride is one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities. Our vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and our culture is universally celebrated. We’re part of a global Pride movement celebrating LGBTQ+ equality and challenging discrimination.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/manchester-pride/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822
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SUMMARY:MVM/Compass will be having a joint stall at Brunswick Festival!
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to help run the stall\, you can get in touch here: brightonhove@compassonline.org.uk \n\nSaturday\, August 19\, 202312:00 PM\nSunday\, August 20\, 20234:00 PM\n\n\nBrunswick SquareHove\, England\, BN3United Kingdom (map)\n\n\nGoogle Calendar  ICS
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-compass-will-be-having-a-joint-stall-at-brunswick-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230818T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230818T114500
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UID:1787-1692356400-1692359100@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Owning Your Amazingness: An Arise Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live experimental workshop with the Director of ARISE FIREBIRD: Women of Color Transcending Workplace Trauma & Finding Joy
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/owning-your-amazingness-an-arise-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T200000
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SUMMARY:Images + Words Group: An Online Outing to Edinburgh Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Open Book at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2023!\nJoin Lead Reader Liz for an online outing to Edinburgh International Book Festival. We’ll be tuning into Katherine May: A Natural Harbour on 15 August from 5-6pm. \nThen we’ll hop onto Zoom and chat about what we’ve heard from 5-6pm. \nBook your spot for the event on the Edinburgh International Book Festival website here – by signing up for this session you’ll receive a link for the chat afterwards.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/images-words-group-an-online-outing-to-edinburgh-book-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T093328Z
UID:1786-1691943300-1691949600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Track Group: An Online Outing to Edinburgh Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Lead Reader Alice for an online outing to Edinburgh International Book Festival. We’ll be tuning into Gina Martin: No Offence\, But… – How to Have Difficult Conversations for Meaningful Change on 13 August from 3:15-4:15pm. \nThen we’ll hop onto Zoom and chat about what we’ve heard from 4:15-5pm. \nBook your spot for the event on the Edinburgh International Book Festival website here – by signing up for this session you’ll receive a link for the chat afterwards.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/1786/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230802T210000
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SUMMARY:Speed Networking: Building a Better Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Democracy in the UK is facing significant challenges\, and it’s time for us to take action and engage in a meaningful way. Introducing… speed networking! \nIn the last five UK elections\, the number of people who abstained from voting surpassed those who cast their vote for the winning party. \nIt’s crucial to recognise that those who choose not to vote are often unfairly labelled as apathetic. In reality\, they have disengaged from a system that has repeatedly failed them. \nTo address this issue\, we are gathering the most talented and passionate individuals dedicated to revitalising our democracy by expanding the electorate. Through speed networking\, we aim to facilitate connections\, foster understanding\, and ignite collaborations that can breathe new life into our democratic processes. \nThis is an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting\, enjoying an informal drink while expanding your professional network. \nBy joining us\, you’ll have the chance to connect with exceptional individuals and organisations actively working to engage communities\, increase voter registration\, and maximise voter turnout in future elections. \nDon’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the movement towards a stronger\, more inclusive democracy. \nThis event is being held in partnership with the Civic Power Fund and the UK Democracy Network. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/speed-networking-building-a-better-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T204500
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SUMMARY:All activists call with Make Votes Matter
DESCRIPTION:Draft agenda: \n\n\nNPF Conclusions \n\n\nMVM Strategy \n\n\nSortTheSystem feedback \n\n\nGetting ready for the General Election \n\n\nGrowing our numbers & widening our demographic \n\n\nNext events on the calendar \n\n\nAOB \n\n\nRegister in advance here!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/all-activists-call-with-make-votes-matter/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230801
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SUMMARY:Pride in Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:A City Full of Pride.\n\n\n\n\nPRIDE IN LIVERPOOL LOOKS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR\nFrom marching jointly with Kyiv Pride to community-focused zones across the city centre we’re focusing on the roots of Pride and why we still need to protest. \nThis year\, Pride in Liverpool will see five zones across the city centre full of activity\, community performances and local organisations. This will be complimented by lots of fringe events from local businesses as well as of course activity throughout the city’s Pride Quarter.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pride-in-liverpool/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T130000
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SUMMARY:TUC Northern Young Members' Forum - Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for July’s NTUC Young Members’ Forum! \nPlease note venue is still TBC – a location in central Newcastle.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-northern-young-members-forum-newcastle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T113000
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SUMMARY:MVM North Yorkshire and York - Haxby Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our street stall in Haxby Shopping Centre. The Village. Haxby \n\nSaturday\, July 29\, 2023\n10:30 AM  12:30 PM\n\n\nHaxby Shopping CentreHaxby Shopping CentreYork (map)\n\n\nGoogle Calendar  ICS
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-north-yorkshire-and-york-haxby-street-stall/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
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SUMMARY:Troublemakers At Work conference - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:We are calling on all ‘troublemakers at work’ to join us for an important one-day event on Saturday 29 July 2023 at Friends Meeting House\, Manchester. \nWe need to bring together workers who have won improvements at work\, taken strike action\, and transformed weak unions into a strong voice for workers. Our event has a rank and file orientation: the labour movement is built and owned by the workers in it\, not the paid officials or leaderships of unions. \nWe want to attract workers to this event who want to: win a pay rise\, change something about their work\, start a union at work\, or kickstart an existing union at work. \nOur conference is organised by a democratic committee\, without affiliation to political parties or particular unions. \nPlaces are limited and we want to involve a diverse mix of workers. Free professional childcare is available and we will make our event as accessible as we can. \nWe are proudly supported by some serious organisations trying to build the most powerful workers movement we can\, including Workers Can Win!\, Strike Map\, and Organise Now! \nFor more information and to add your organisation as a supporter of this conference\, please get in touch here. \nThis weekend we are launching our register interest form and hoping to promote this across our movement. \nTo keep in touch with the conference and developments from it\, we have created these social media accounts for you to follow and help us promote: \n\nTwitter: @Troublem8kers\nFacebook: @TroublemakersAtWork\nInstagram: @troublem8kersatwork\n\nWe hope you can support this conference and promote it amongst your networks. \nIn solidarity \nIan Allinson – Workers Can Win!\nSarah Woolley – Organise Now!\nHenry Fowler – Strike Map
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/troublemakers-at-work-conference-manchester/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230718
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SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
DESCRIPTION:This annual festival where thousands of people come together to celebrate trade unionism and remember the role of the Tolpuddle Martyrs offers a full programme of traditional and contemporary music and other attractions. \nCheck back nearer the time for full details of what is planned for the 2023 celebration
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
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SUMMARY:Women Chainmakers Festival - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Taking place annually on the first Saturday in July\, it’s a family friendly event bringing alive memories of the past whilst inspiring visions for the future through street theatre\, re-enactments\, live metalworking\, political stalls and speeches\, music\, children’s activities and entertainment. \n\nFeaturing national entertainers and speakers\, including a ‘MaryMacarthur’ in period costume delivering one of Mary’s rousing speeches and a procession of modern unions and ‘strikers’ dressed as Edwardian chainmakers\, the festival ensures that this historic episode is celebrated by the local community and trade unionists from all over the country. \n\nThere is much to celebrate and commemorate about the women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath and\, sadly\, their example and circumstances remains relevant to many working in Britain today. \nThe Chainmakers’ Festival brings the Black Country community together with the Trade Union movement. Through examining our history we can deliver a better future for women and our wider society.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/women-chainmakers-festival-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T230000
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SUMMARY:2023 Mary Macarthur Lecture: Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP - Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Labour’s Shadow Chancellor\, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP\, will be giving the 2023 Mary Macarthur Lecture. \nThe Mary Macarthur Lecture is an opportunity for leading women to outline the challenges they see facing women in the world of work and wider society today and how we respond to these challenges to deliver a fairer\, more equal and progressive future. \nWith a general election dawning into view and the continued assault on living standards and the erosion of public services\, this year’s lecture is timely. \nJoin us to discuss how we build a fairer\, more progressive society.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/2023-mary-macarthur-lecture-rt-hon-rachel-reeves-mp-birmingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224911
CREATED:20230606T141143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T141143Z
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SUMMARY:How to: AI & Democracy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Over the last six months we’ve seen a breakthrough in powerful new AI technologies\, from Stable Diffusion to ChatGPT. These new tools will undoubtedly impact the work of democracy organisations in all sorts of ways\, from automatically drafting text\, creating and editing images and video\, to analysing data and more. Join us for an exploratory session as we put these new AI tools to the test! \nIn this workshop\, you’ll get hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies and how you might use them in your work to strengthen and build a healthier democracy in the UK. You’ll learn about prompt engineering and how to effectively guide the output of AI tools to get the results you want. \nThese tools are so new that nobody is really an expert\, and you don’t need to be able to code to access them – so whether you’re an organiser\, an activist\, campaigner or researcher\, you’re welcome. \nThis is a practical online workshop for people working across the democracy sector who are curious about how recent advances in AI tools might affect their work. \nThis session will be delivered by Hannah O’Rourke\, Co-founder of Campaign Lab. Hannah has been working at the intersection of campaigning and technology since 2018. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email at hello@democracynetwork.org.uk. \nUK Democracy Network are a network of people and organisations working on issues of power\, democracy and voice throughout the UK. We aim to connect and work with others to build a stronger democracy fit for the 21st century. We do this through connecting people and supporting collaboration\, increasing knowledge\, skills and resources\, and coordinating influencing strategies and action. Join the network here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-to-ai-democracy-workshop/
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SUMMARY:USDAW - Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year we hold a campaign day called Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day. It’s an important opportunity for the Union to highlight the concerns of members who are caring for someone or bringing up children\, raise awareness of workplace rights and campaign for change. \nThis year\, on Wednesday 28 June\, Usdaw is organising a campaign day focusing on the problems low-paid working parents have finding affordable and flexible childcare. The campaign day this year has the theme ‘Overstretched’ that reflects both the pressures working parents in Usdaw are under and the fact that the UK’s childcare system is in crisis. \nEvery year hundreds of reps get involved on Spotlight Day. If you would like to support Spotlight Day this year\, you can do as much or as little as you like. You could set up a campaign stand in the canteen\, a staff area or on the shop floor. Usdaw will send you everything you need to help you have a successful campaign. \nYou could: \n\nGive out leaflets to members explaining how Usdaw can help them.\nPut a poster on your workplace noticeboard.\nTalk to members about the Union’s campaign.\nAsk members to take the survey.\n\nTo find out more about the campaign visit www.usdaw.org.uk/spc. If you’re new to campaigning read our briefing and if you’d like to order materials you can do this online.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/usdaw-supporting-parents-and-carers-spotlight-day/
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SUMMARY:A new Charter to renew our democracy
DESCRIPTION:In a global context of democratic backsliding\, where does the UK stand? \nGlobal Democracy Indicators paint a worrying picture of the state of democracies across the world\, and the UK is no exception. \nA new report from Prof. Toby James (UAE) sets out every backward step in our democracy since 2019\, and offers a new 10-point Charter to restore and renew our democracy. \nJoin us for the launch of a new report that grasps the scale of the problem and proposes a radical solutions to renew our democracy. \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/a-new-charter-to-renew-our-democracy/
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SUMMARY:Push for peace - No to forever wars
DESCRIPTION:With: Kate Hudson (CND\,) Steve Howell (author\, ‘Game Changer’ & former advisor to Jeremy Corbyn\,) Shadia Edwards-Dashti (Stop the War Coalition.) Chair: Logan Williiams\, Arise volunteer. \nDoes US imperial decline mean world war is inevitable? Or can we unite the world for peace\, ending the new cold war & nuclear arms race? Join a vital discussion for socialists today. \nPart of Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets and further info here. \n  \nYou can view all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/push-for-peace-no-to-forever-wars/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter Mendips - Frome Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us!\nWe are running a MVM Street Stall from 10am-12pm\, outside Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, in Frome. \n We hope you will come and join us in speaking with locals and handing out leaflets to people.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-mendips-frome-street-stall/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE & ONSITE PANEL: The Peace Movement in Britain: Challenges Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:With Kate Hudson on the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament; Liz Payne on British Peace Assembly (British Peace Committee) and Andrew Murray on Stop the War. Meirian Jump in the Chair. \n\nThursday\, 22 June 2023 – 7:00pm\nMarx Memorial Library\, 37a Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\nContact\nEmail: info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk\nPhone: 02072531485
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-onsite-panel-the-peace-movement-in-britain-challenges-past-and-present/
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SUMMARY:TUC Yorkshire & the Humber Black Activist Development Programme - Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:The TUC Yorkshire & the Humber region is running a Black Activist Development Programme Taster Session on 22 June from 6pm – 7.30pm via ZOOM. \nThe purpose of the session is to: \n\nSpotlight our TUC Yorkshire & the Humber Black Activist Development Programme that will run later in the year.\nProvide a space for activists to hear from black organisers and workplace reps on the campaigns they’ve run and challenges they’ve faced in the workplace and/or union and have overcome or still contend with.\nProvide a Q&A session so activists can learn from speakers and identify training and further education needs.\n\nPlease SHARE WITH YOUR MEMBERS/NETWORK.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-yorkshire-the-humber-black-activist-development-programme-taster-session/
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SUMMARY:Socialist economic policies explained: the alternative to never-ending cuts
DESCRIPTION:With… \nRichard Burgon MP // Laura Smith\, Labour Councillor and co-author of the No Holding Back report // Professor Özlem Onaran\, University of Greenwich // Cat Hobbs\, Director of We Own It // Plus more TBA! \nThe cost-of-living emergency is deepening but it doesn’t have to be this way. Taxing wealth\, expanding public ownership and a socialist green new deal are among the key economic policies that could stop never-ending cuts & create a better future. \nJoin this in-depth discussion\, ask your questions and help us develop a programme to put public need before corporate greed. \nHosted by the Labour Assembly Against Austerity as part of Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets and further info here. \nYou can view all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/socialist-economic-policies-explained-the-alternative-to-never-ending-cuts/
LOCATION:Online
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