Socialist Party, formerly Militant

SOCIALIST PARTY

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Events and meetings


For more info contact:

  • Socialist Party, PO Box 1398, Enfield EN1 9GT
  • Text: 07761 818206 with your name and postcode
  • Phone: 020 8988 8777; Email: [email protected]


Public meetings: Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box

  • Leeds Monday 18 March, 7pm, the Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ
  • Worcester Monday 18 March, 7pm, Unity House, 36 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ
  • Bristol Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD
  • Bradford Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, Jacob’s Well, Bradford, BD1 5RL
  • Wakefield Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL
  • Cardiff Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, YMCA Plas, Shakespeare Street, Cardiff CF24 3ES
  • South London 20 March, 7:30pm, Edmundsbury Community Hall, 171 Ferndale Road, SW9 8FG
  • Waltham Forest 28 March, 7pm, Rio’s Coffee House, 296 Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 9QD
  • Sheffield 28 March, 7pm, Burngreave Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Rd, Sheffield S3 9DD
  • Southampton 4 April 7:30pm, Edmund Kell Hall, Bellevue Rd, Southampton SO15 2AY
  • Birmingham 6 April, 12pm, The Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green B23 7JG

Socialist Party branches

The Socialist Party has regular branch and public meetings in towns and cities across the country. See the list of areas below.

If you would like to participate, please use the contact details given in the list to ask for details of the next meeting or activity, or just turn up to a public meeting when you see one listed in your area.

If your area isn’t listed then still get in touch. There may be Socialist Party members nearby or you can be the start of a new group.


London

Regional secretary: Helen, tel 020 8988 8786, email [email protected]

East London public meeting
How do we fight the backlash against women’s rights? and end sexism, misogyny and capitalism?
Thursday 14 March, 7.30pm, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E1 5QJ

North London public meeting
How do we fight the backlash against women’s rights? and end sexism, misogyny and capitalism?
Wednesday 20 March 7.30pm, St Mary Church,Ashley Road, London, N19 3AD

South London public meeting
Preparing for a Starmer government: how can we achieve political voice for the working class?
Wednesday 20 March 7.30pm, Edmundsbury Community Hall, 171 Ferndale Rd, Brixton, SW9 8FQ

Camden & Haringey: Wednesdays, 7.30pm, for details talk to Helen on 07540189052

Stop Gaza slaughter – build a working-class alternative to Sunak and Starmer Wednesday 21 February, The Oak and Pastor, upstairs room, 86 Junction Road, London, N19 5QZ

Croydon: Tuesdays 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF

Historical Materialism Tuesday 27 February, 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF

East London: Thursdays, 7:30pm, in Stratford. Contact James on 07858 179 780 for more info.

International Women’s Day Thursday 14 March, 7:30pm, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 5QJ

Enfield & Lea Valley: Wednesdays, 7.30pm. Contact Sarah on 07958 032 071 for info.

The fight for LGBTQ+ liberation and socialism Wednesday 14 February, 7:30pm, meet at Edmonton Green station by 7:15 to walk to venue. Text Sarah 07958 032 071 for more details.

Hackney & Islington: Wednesdays, 7.30pm, at Cafe Z Bar, 58 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7PB. For info contact Brian on 07428 778 286

The role of the state Wednesday 27 March, 7:30pm, Cafe Z Bar, 58 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7PB

Hillingdon: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Contact Steve on 07804 280 034

South East London: Wednesdays at 7.30pm, in New Cross. For more info contact Andy on 07813 621 383

#SpyCops Monday 25 March, All Saints Hatcham Community Centre meeting room 2, 105 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 5DJ

South West London: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Vauxhall, London SW4. Contact Berkay on 07780 449 141

Northern Ireland strike wave Thursday 28 March, 7:30pm, Bonnington Centre, 11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall
Liverpool’s socialist council 1984-85 Thursday 4 April, 7:30pm, Bonnington Centre, 11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall

Tower Hamlets: Tuesdays, 7.30pm in Bethnal Green. Contact James on 07858 179 780 for more info.

International Women’s Day Thursday 14 March, 7:30pm, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 5QJ

Waltham Forest: Thursdays, 7pm, in London E17. For info: 0795 803 2071

Lessons of the Early Labour Party Thursday 21 March, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Thursday 28 March, 7pm, Rio’s Coffee House, 296 Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 9QD
Ireland, Palestine and the national question: a socialist perspective Thursday 4 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Socialism 101: Introduction to Marxism Thursday 11 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Lessons of Corbynism Thursday 18 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
A civil war without guns: the miners’ strike 40 years on- Thursday 25 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648

West London: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Acton, London W3. Contact Helen on 020 8988 8786 for details.

Council cuts and the funding crisis 28 March, 7:30pm, West London Trade Union Club (upstairs), 33-35 High St (Acton), London W3 6ND


East Midlands

Regional secretary: Steve, tel 0773 797 8057, email [email protected]

Chesterfield: Tuesdays, 7pm. Contact 07487 578 804 or [email protected]

Lessons of Red Clydeside 1911-1919: Workers’ potential power on display Tuesday 12 March 7.00pm, Chesterfield Alehouse, 37 West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1AG
Public Meeting  Only socialist change can stop climate catastrophe Tuesday 19 March 7.15pm, Chesterfield Library,  New Beetwell St, Chesterfield, S40 1QN

Leicester: Tuesdays, 7pm. Usually at the Secular Hall Humberstone Gate Leicester LE1 1WB, but to confirm contact Heather on 0771 535 7609, email: [email protected]

How do we fight the backlash against women’s rights? and end sexism, misogyny and capitalism? Tuesday 12 March 7.30pm Secular Hall, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB

Lincoln: Contact 0773 797 8057 for details

Mansfield: Wednesdays, 7.30 pm. Contact Seamus on 07866 988 786 for details

Northampton: Thursdays, 7.30pm. Usually at the Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton NN1 3DX but contact Josh on 07958 391 414 to confirm

Nottingham: Mondays, 7pm. For details contact Gary on 07505 135 807


West Midlands

Regional secretary: Dave, tel 02476 555 620, email [email protected]

Birmingham public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
Saturday 6 April, 12pm, The Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green B23 7JG

Birmingham North: Thursdays, 7pm. For info email [email protected] or call/text Kris on 07554 911751

The Permanent Revolution: How Can Socialism Win? Thursday 28 March, 7pm, Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green, B23 7JG

Birmingham Central: Mondays, 7pm. For info email [email protected] or call/text Nick on 0797 449 3525

Red Sea Shipping Attacks: Gaza Conflict Widens Monday 25 March, 7pm, First Floor, The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham city centre, B2 5SN

Birmingham South: Wednesdays, 7:30pm. For info email [email protected]

Red Sea Shipping Attacks: Gaza Conflict Widens Monday 25 March, 7pm, First Floor, The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham city centre, B2 5SN

Bromsgrove: Thursdays 7pm. Contact Nick on 0797 449 3525

Coventry: Tuesdays, 7.30pm, for info email [email protected] or contact Adam on 07477 446 868

Fighting for a working-class action in the trade unions Tuesday 26 March 7:30pm Charterhouse Club, 48 David Rd, Coventry CV1 2BW

Nuneaton and Bedworth: Thursdays, 7:30pm. Contact Max on 07413 641 450

Stoke: Thursdays, 7:30pm. For more info call 0784 589 3607

Shropshire: Contact the regional secretary (details above) for info

Wolverhampton & Black Country: Tuesdays, 7pm, in Wolverhampton city centre. Email [email protected] or call/text Nick on 07974493525

What Would a Socialist Education System Look Like? Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, The Fountain Inn, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XB

Worcester: Mondays, 7pm. For details contact Glenn on 07312099157

Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Monday 18 March, 7pm, Unity House, 36 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ


Eastern

Regional secretary: Dave, tel 0796 202 1969, email [email protected]

Cambridgeshire: For info contact Dave on 0798 202 1969

Essex: Thursdays, 8pm. For info contact Chris on 07504 861 345 or [email protected]

International Women’s Day Thursday 7 March, 7:45pm, George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon, SS14 2FL

Ipswich: For info contact [email protected] 0795 684 7479

Peterborough: For info contact: [email protected] 0775 656 3329

Stevenage: Mondays, 7:30pm. For info contact Mark on 07704 995 140

Watford: Fridays at 6:30pm For info contact Mark on 07759 718 587 or email [email protected]

For parts of Herts & Essex, note any meetings listed above (in the London section) of Enfield & Lea Valley Socialist Party


North West

Contact: Oisin, tel +44 7842 656578

Lancashire: Fortnightly on a Thursday, 7:30pm, Preston city centre, contact Martin on 07946 445 488 for details.

Merseyside: Tuesdays, 7.30pm, in Liverpool L1. Contact Oisin on 07842 656578 for more info.

Manchester & Salford: Fortnightly on a Monday at 7.30pm, in Salford M3. Call/text 07976 807 722 for info.

International women’s day 14 March, 7:30pm
World perspectives 21 March, 7:30pm
Culture War in the US 28 March, 7:30pm
Special economic zones 4 April, 7:30pm

Chester and West Cheshire: Regular meetings in Chester CH1. Call/text Kenny on 07747 631 325 for more info.


Northern

Regional secretary: Elaine, tel 0784 114 4890, email [email protected]

Carlisle: Mondays, 7pm

Newcastle: Thursdays, 7.30pm, contact the regional secretary for details

South Tyne & Wear: Contact the regional secretary for info

Teesside: For more info email: [email protected]


South West

Regional secretary: Tom, email [email protected], phone: 07986 951 527

Bristol Public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD

Bristol North: Tuesdays, 7:30pm, in Gloucester Road, Bristol. Contact Amy on 07775 983 982, [email protected] 

Bristol South: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Bedminster, Bristol BS3. For info email: [email protected], tel 07847 678 518

Cornwall: Alternate Mondays, 7pm, on Zoom. Contact Ryan on 07519 690 679, [email protected]

Dorset: Contact Ali at [email protected]

Devon: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 7.30pm at the Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbott. Contact Nick on 07710 811 755

Gloucestershire: Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Usually at The Trust Centre, Falkner St, Gloucester GL1 4SQ contact James on 07544 371 465 to confirm

Plymouth: Mondays, 7pm, usually ipstairs at the Crown and Anchor, 10 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS. Contact Duncan on 07414 219 997 to confirm

Swindon: Mondays 7:30pm, usually at Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BP, Contact Scott to confirm on 07429 828 064, [email protected]


Southern

Regional secretary: Nick, tel 07833 681 910, email [email protected]

Guildford: Wednesdays, 7.30pm. For details contact Reece on 07980 941 720

Portsmouth & IOW: Mondays, 7.30pm, for info contact Nick on 07584 356 087 or email [email protected]

No Cuts! Fund our services Tuesday 26 March 7:30pm, Buckland Community centre, Malins Road, PO2 7BT 

Southampton: Thursdays, 7.30pm. For info contact Maggie on 07773 343539

A Socialist Green City Thursday 28 March 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
Rochdale By-election Shows We Can Challenge Sunak & Starmer at the Ballot Box Thursday 4 April 7:30pm, Edmund Kell Hall, Bellevue Rd, Southampton SO15 2AY
Tories’ right-wing agenda and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights Thursday 11 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
Why young people need a socialist voice in the elections Thursday 18 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
The Russian Revolution Thursday 25 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF

Brighton: Mondays, 7pm. Usually at Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG contact David to confirm on 07985 900 753

Kent: Fortnightly Wednesdays 7.30pm. Contact Eric on 07463 860466

West Sussex: Tuesdays, 2pm. Contact Sarah on 07765 827610

Aylesbury: Mondays 7:30pm, contact Steve on 07789 915221 for details.

Oxford: Every Thursday 7pm The Venue, Barns Road, OX4 3RQ. To confirm contact Rae on 07769 308 434

Reading: Mondays, 7.30pm, in Reading RG1. For info contact Neil on 0779 234 9246.

Staines & Surrey: Contact Paul on 07834 468135


Wales

Socialist Party Wales secretary: Dave, tel 07935 391 947, email [email protected]

Caerphilly: Tuesdays Contact 0777 252 0192 or [email protected] for info.

Cardiff public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, YMCA Plas, Shakespeare Street, Cardiff CF24 3ES

Cardiff East: Thursdays, 7.30pm. Usually at Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HX Contact John to confirm on 07597 771627

Cardiff West: Tuesdays, 7:30pm. Usually at Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HX contact Joe to confirm at 07581 240 001 or [email protected]

Newport: Fortnightly Wednesdays 7pm. Contact Ed on 07935 391 947 for details

Rhondda Cynon Taff Wednesdays, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS, for info contact 07772520192

Labour’s cuts are driving the rise of Yes Cymru, fight for a Socialist Wales Wednesday 28 February, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS

Swansea & West Wales: Thursdays, 7:30pm. Contact Linda on 0788 590 5971 or via [email protected]


Yorkshire

Regional secretary: Iain, tel 0780 983 9793, email [email protected]

Grimsby: Mondays, 7:15pm. Usually at 5-6 Old Market Pl, Freshney Place, Grimsby DN31 1DT Contact Dave to confirm on 0781 137 7875

Hull: Mondays, 7.30pm. Meet in HU1 Contact info Matt 0793 091 6869

Leeds and West Yorkshire: Mondays, 7pm. Usually at The Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ Contact Michael to confirm on 0771 751 0136

Leeds: Childcare crisis in Britain Monday 1 April, 7pm, the Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ

Bradford: Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, Jacob’s Well, Bradford, BD1 5RL

Sheffield public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
28 March, 7pm, Burngreave Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Rd, Sheffield S3 9DD

Sheffield North/West: Thursdays, 7pm. Usually at 57 Burton Street but confirm with Mick on 07380 139 142.

Sheffield South/East: Thursdays, 7.15pm. Usually at 173 Chesterfield Rd but confirm with Alex on 07847 373 002.

South Yorkshire: Wednesdays 7pm. Contact Angie on 07885 206 525 for info.

Wakefield & Pontefract: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Black Rock Pub, 19 Cross Square, Wakefield, WF1 1PQ

How can we combat the rise of right-wing populism? Tuesday 26 March, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL
NHS in crisis – what’s the socialist way forward? Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL

York: Tuesdays, 7pm. For info contact Ali on 07964 068 938


For Scotland, go to: Socialist Party Scotland

For Ireland North and Republic go to: Militant Left

For other countries, go to: Committee for a Workers International

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