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SUMMARY:Briefing: Elections\, parties and the case for renewing democracy - The Democracy Network
DESCRIPTION:A protest against democratic politics has been mounting for decades and is gathering steam. It can be seen in the form of ‘silent’ and ‘noisy’ protests across advanced democracies. Mainstream political parties are failing to respond to the protest against democratic politics. This can be seen in their electoral decline\, yet centre-left and centre-right parties have shifted their policy positions in response to the right populist challenge\, most obviously on immigration. But it is a not a strategy that is reaping electoral dividends and may only to strengthen their populist challengers. Instead\, mainstream parties should seek to address the causes of the protest. \nThere is an urgent need to address the causes of the protest against democracy. A progressive response to declining status and lack of voice necessarily involve reforms that put citizens back at the centre of democracy. \nThis briefing emphasises and unpacks the idea that parties committed to democratic values should put ‘giving back control’ at the heart of their electoral strategy and their agenda for government.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/briefing-elections-parties-and-the-case-for-renewing-democracy-the-democracy-network/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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SUMMARY:Scrapping the system that keeps the Tories in power - Online rally followed by expert Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Voters should be able to kick out those who vote on our laws. As the late Tony Benn said\, the question we must ask of powerful figures is: “How can we get rid of you?” \nFirst Past the Post works to the Tories’ advantage. Their votes are more ‘efficient’ in transferring to seats which means that come election day even if Labour and the Tories are neck and neck when the ballots are counted the Tories would end up on top. It took on average 38\,264 votes to elect a Tory MP in 2019\, but for Labour\, that same figure was over 50\,000. \nFeaturing trade unionists\, MPs and campaigners for a fair voting system\, we’ll be discussing how First Past the Post means a minority of the country choose the government again and again. \nChair: Lynn Henderson\, Chair of Politics for the Many \nSpeakers include: \n\nLloyd Russell-Moyle MP\nClive Lewis MP\nSam Tarry MP\nRachael Maskell MP\nAileen McLoughlin\, Unison SW rep on National Labour Link Committee\nCllr James Beckles\, Unison member\nStephen Smellie\, Unison NEC (in a personal capacity)\nCaroline Osborne\, Labour for a New Democracy\nDarren Williams\, PCS National Officer\nJulie Ward\, Vice Chair LCER & former Labour MEP\n\nExpert Q&A with: \n\nJessica Garland\, Electoral Reform Society
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/save-the-date-online-rally-followed-by-expert-qa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
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SUMMARY:Unison Conference - Visit our stall
DESCRIPTION:Politics for the Many is the trade union campaign for political reform. \nLabour for a New Democracy is the coalition to secure a Labour commitment to Proportional Representation for UK general elections. \nTo build an economy and society that works for all means overhauling the warped electoral system at Westminster that silences millions of working people. \nCome and visit our stall to find out more. \n\nHave your branch delegates joined the “Unison for PR” delegate network?\nThere’s a group of “Unison for PR” delegates who are organising to get Proportional Representation prioritised for debate at the NDC\, coordinated by Politics for the Many & Labour for a New Democracy. \nIf your branch delegates want to help – or just want to hear more about why trade unions would benefit from electoral reform – they can click here to join this delegate network and WhatsApp group.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-conference-visit-our-stall/
LOCATION:Brighton Centre\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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SUMMARY:Democracy Loves Strong & Stable Government
DESCRIPTION:Can Proportional Representation deliver ‘Strong & Stable Government’? The evidence shows that yes\, it can! \nLegislatures elected under proportional systems have been shown to produce better\, and more stable governments. Proportional Representation: \n\nPuts an end to the ‘yo-yo politics’ of First Past the Post.\nLeads to more stable decision-making\, and governments backtrack less.\nCreates a greater diversity of opinion\, and creativity of thought.\n\nAs a result\, governments elected under PR come up with better solutions to a range of problems. From income inequality to climate change\, countries with PR deliver better answers to the existential questions of the day.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-loves-strong-stable-government/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
CREATED:20220612T102155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T095559Z
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SUMMARY:Leafleting outside Unison Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’d welcome any help to hand out leaflets about our fringe\, fish and chip supper and reasons to support proportional representation.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/leafleting-outside-unison-conference/
LOCATION:Costa Coffee\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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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:20220614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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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:20220615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T103000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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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:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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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:20220624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220624T203000
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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:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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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:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
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UID:999-1656154800-1656171000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
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:20220625T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
CREATED:20220623T102504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T103436Z
UID:1001-1656156600-1656169200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
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:20220625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
CREATED:20220623T103002Z
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter Stall in Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25\, 2022\n\n\n11:00 AM  1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMVM Midlands are holding a stall in Birmingham on: \nSaturday 25th June 11am -1pm \nLocation: Mosley Farmers’ Market\, Birmingham B13 8HW \nPlease note about parking: There is free parking at Marks & Spencer which is about a 5 minute walk from Mosley Farmers’ Market. There is also a Pay and Display car park two minutes away. Parking on the nearby streets is limited. \nIf you can come along for any part of the above time period\, and help us engage the public regarding Proportional Representation\, then we would love to see you\, and would really welcome your support. If you come along and take part in a group photo on the day\, we would really appreciate that also. \nFor further information you can contact: \nReed on: mvmleicester@gmail.com \nor local@makevotesmatter.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-stall-in-birmingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220628T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T114812
CREATED:20220623T100149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T100311Z
UID:995-1656415800-1656423900@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Art of Going Viral: Your guide to social exposure and engagement
DESCRIPTION:World – class social media engagement workshop with Owen Williams\, former head of Social Media at BBC (and now Managing Director of Siml) \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nOwen Williams was formerly head of Social Media at BBC One and is the reason that the Red Dragon\, the Scottish Saltire and the St George Cross emoji flags exist on our keyboards today. \nOwen’s session provides the recipe to getting social media right. He’ll break down how content goes viral – why some clips get shared and viewed more than others. He’ll also explain how the algorithms can be gamed. In amongst all this he’ll be sharing his huge experience\, hilarious anecdotes and outstanding advice. \nYou’ll leave the session with: \n\nA clear three-part social strategy\n\n\nWorld-class tips and tricks\n\n\nAn understanding of the algorithm powering social media\n\nSo if you want to find out more about how to engage with more audiences and to take your new found knowledge and confidence across and beyond spaces of democracy then this session is for you!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-art-of-going-viral-your-guide-to-social-exposure-and-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
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