Conference - Capitalism, imperialism and the struggle for socialism in Britain
November 11th 2017 10.00 - 17.30. University of London Union, 6 Malet St, London WC1E 7HY
Hear top speakers on global crisis and war, the situation here in Britain and the prospects for progressive change.
Noah Tucker, Labour councillor for St. Ann’s in Haringey will speak in a personal capacity on the current crisis of the Tory Government and the prospects for Labour and socialist advance.
Pablo Navarrete, Journalist and documentary filmmaker has just returned from observing the regional elections in Venezuela where the left scored convincing victories.
Salim Alam, Palestine Solidarity Campaign will speak in a personal capacity on the Middle East and Palestine.
Simon Korner, writes for The Socialist Correspondent. He will unpick the truth and lies round the threat of war in Korea.
Frieda Park, writes for The Socialist Correspondent. She will consider the tensions and conflicts between capitalist powers and the state of the world today.
£10 unwaged £20 waged. Pay on door or through donations on website www.thesocialistcorrespondent.org.uk
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration
10.30 Capitalism’s World: division, war and exploitation:
Chair: Pat Turnbull
Speakers: Frieda Park & Simon Korner from The Socialist Correspondent
11.45 Break
12.00 Middle East & Palestine: Salim Alam. Palestine Solidarity Campaign (in a personal capacity.)
12 45 Venezuela: Pablo Navarrete. British-Chilean journalist and documentary filmmaker; founder and editor of www.alborada.net , and co-editor of Alborada Magazine. Just returned from observing elections in Venezuela.
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Britain: Tory crisis, opportunities and challenges for Labour and the left: Chair Brian Durrans
Speakers:
Noah Tucker Labour Councillor, St Ann’s Ward Haringey (in a personal capacity)
Brexit and the left - round table discussion
15.45 Break
16.00 Britain discussion continues including: A Labour Government: what then?
17 15 Review
17.30 Close