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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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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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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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