Events
Labour Women's Network holds events throughout the year, many are now virtual in line with our #keepthegoodstuff promise. Below you will find details of upcoming events.
If you have missed an event, we record many of them and add them to our 'watch past events' section.
Past events
Local Election Candidate Meet Up
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, 1st August 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, June 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, May 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, April 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, March 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, February 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, January 2023
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, December 2022
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, November 2022
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, October 2022
Women In The Room At The Founding Of The Labour Party
In Conversation with Anneliese Dodds MP
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women in Public Life: Smashing the Ceiling Together
Be #21Ready – How Does Labour smash Super Thursday?
Trailblazing Young Women - Leading in 2020 and beyond
Are you a Labour woman standing or restanding in the Local Elections? If so, we would like to invite you to a special candidates meet up on Monday, 22nd April at...Find out more LWN Quick Win Workshop - Channelling Audre: Political self-care
Join us for our one-off workshop that will focus on Channelling Audre: Political self-care. In the words of activist and writer, Audre Lorde: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it...Find out more LWN Quick Win Workshop - Media Skills Sharpener
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND.... NEED A MEDIA SKILLS SHARPENER? Join us for our one-off workshop that will sharpen your media skills. LWN has a long tradition of providing gold-standard training,...Find out more Women and the 1924 Labour Government
This year we celebrate the centenary of the first Labour-led government and the first to include any women. Join Labour and feminist historian Nan Sloane and Kiran Mahil, LWN Secretary...Find out more LWN Quick Win Workshop - Digital Skills
Join us for our one-off workshop that will focus on your digital skills. This new session will develop your knowledge of digital campaigning and understand best practice when using social...Find out more Let's Talk Women in Small Business
JOIN LWN AT OUR 'LET'S TALK' EVENT TO DISCUSS WOMEN IN SMALL BUSINESS with: Rushanara Ali, Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green & Bow, and Shadow Minister for Investment and Small Business...Find out more PES Women safer cities event
How do we create safer cities for women? PES Women are coming to London! Hosted by the Labour Party, LWN members are welcome to join the PES Women executive for...Find out more Selection Surgery, February 2024
WELCOME TO OUR LWN SELECTION SURGERY LWN is proud to have run 13 highly successful Understanding Labour's Selection Process Workshops over the last 13 months. These Zoom masterclasses have helped hundreds...Find out more Let's Talk Education
Join LWN at our next 'Let's Talk' event to discuss Education with Bridget Phillipson MP We hope for a wide-ranging discussion about how a Labour Government may revitalise our education system,...Find out more LWN Selection Surgery, January 2024
Welcome to our LWN Selection Surgery LWN is proud to have run 13 highly successful Understanding Labour's Selection Process Workshops over the last 13 months. These Zoom masterclasses have helped hundreds...Find out more LWN Quick Win Workshop - Media Skills Sharpener
NEED A MEDIAL SKILLS SHARPENER? Join us for our one-off workshop that will sharpen your media skills. LWN has a long tradition of providing gold-standard training, which enjoys a very...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process, January 2024
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LABOUR MP? PERHAPS YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY SELECTION FOR SOME TIME. PERHAPS YOU'VE STOOD BEFORE BUT WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW PROCESS. WELL BACK BY POPULAR...Find out more LWN Fabulous Feminist Festive Party
We are delighted to invite you to our Fabulous, Feminist Fundraising Party on 6th December from 6.30pm till 9.30pm, hosted by the ABI. Our legendary event will coincide with the...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process, December 2023
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LABOUR MP? PERHAPS YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY SELECTION FOR SOME TIME. PERHAPS YOU'VE STOOD BEFORE BUT WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW PROCESS. WELL BACK BY POPULAR...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process, November 2023
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LABOUR MP? PERHAPS YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY SELECTION FOR SOME TIME. PERHAPS YOU'VE STOOD BEFORE BUT WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW PROCESS. WELL BACK BY POPULAR...Find out more LWN Quick Win Workshops - Public Speaking
Nervous about public speaking? You're not alone! Join us for our one-off workshop that will be a whistle-stop tour of all things public speaking and guide you through the process of writing...Find out more Margaret Bondfield: The Life & Times of a Political Pioneer
We have a small number of tickets available for LWN members to attend this special event. Organised by Alison McGovern MP, with guest lecturer Nan Sloane, we invite you to...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process, October 2023
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LABOUR MP? PERHAPS YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY SELECTION FOR SOME TIME. PERHAPS YOU'VE STOOD BEFORE BUT WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW PROCESS. WELL BACK BY POPULAR...Find out more LWN in Conversation with Tracy Brabin @ #LAB23
LWN IN CONVERSATION | TUESDAY 10TH OCTOBER | 18:30 - 20:00 | ACC 1C Join LWN on our last night of conference for a great night of conversation over a glass...Find out more LABOUR WOMEN ASSEMBLE @ #LAB23
LABOUR WOMEN ASSEMBLE | OFFICIAL WOMEN'S RECEPTION | SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER | 3:30PM TILL 5PM | ACC 2C Join Labour Women's Network and The Labour Party at the official women's...Find out more Jo Cox Women in Leadership Alumni Celebration @ #Lab23
JO COX WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ALUMNI CELEBRATION | SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER | 2PM | ACC 2C Our exclusive event will bring together alumni of all five cohorts for the first time....Find out more LWN SISTERLY SATURDAY RALLY @ #LAB23
LWN SISTERLY SATURDAY RALLY | SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER | 7PM | ACC 11B WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IS HERE AND WELCOME TO OUR FIRST FRINGE! Let you hair down after a busy...Find out more Annual General Meeting 2023 (AGM)
We aim to practice what we preach, so as part of our #KeepTheGoodStuff campaign our AGM will always be held online, and in an evening a few days before Labour Party Annual Conference starts. We hope that by moving it online we will enable as many LWN members as possible to attend.Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process, September 2023
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LABOUR MP? PERHAPS YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY SELECTION FOR SOME TIME. PERHAPS YOU'VE STOOD BEFORE BUT WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE NEW PROCESS. WELL BACK BY POPULAR...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, 1st August 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more 'Let's Talk' Misogyny and Policing
Join LWN AT OUR 'LET'S TALK' EVENT TO DISCUSS MISOGYNY AND POLICING. It has been well documented that British police forces have systemic problems with racism, misogyny and homophobia, with report...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, June 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more Councils4thisMillennium
It may already feel like an age away, yet it was just a few weeks since the Local Elections across much of the country. Labour had a good night, and...Find out more LWN Virtual Meet Up
Join LWN for an informal night of chatter with Labour sisters. If you are new to the Labour Party and want to find out more about LWN, or a longstanding member who wants a sisterly space for an hour, this is the place to be.Find out more LWN Fundraising Gala Dinner 2023
⚠️ Our dinner is now sold out - please do not buy “tickets” from third party sources as these are likely to be scammers. Only people registered on LWN’s system will...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, May 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, April 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more Local Election Candidate Meet Up
Are you a Labour Woman standing in the Local Elections? If so, we would like to invite you to a special candidates meet up on Wednesday, 19th April 2023 at 8pm....Find out more Women's History in the Labour Movement
We are delighted to invite you to join a discussion with LWN's Nan Sloane and Kiran Mahil and they will be joined by Alison McGovern MP, Labour MP for Wirral South, and...Find out more Parenting and Politics: Yes, we can have it all
Is juggling parenting and politics challenging? Yes. Is it impossible? No! Join Ellie Reeves MP and Councillor Sharon Thompson for a positive conversation about balancing political careers and caring responsibilities....Find out more LWN in Conversation with Emily Thornberry MP
Join LWN in Conversation with Abtisam Mohamed, Labour Candidate for Sheffield Central and Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General. How far have we really come on legal rights for women?...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, March 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more Millennial Misogyny: Tackling Tate
Join LWN in conversation with Alex Davies-Jones MP and the Three Hijabi's Cllr Shaista Aziz to discuss "Millennial Misogyny: Tackling Tate" Are you concerned by the emerging wave of women...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, February 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more LWN Virtual Meet Up
Join LWN for an informal night of chatter with Labour sisters. If you are new to the Labour Party and want to find out more about LWN, or a longstanding member who wants a sisterly space for an hour, this is the place to be.Find out more New Year 'Revolution' Celebration
Join LWN for our New Year 'Revolution' celebration in January 2023. Buy your ticket nowFind out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, January 2023
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, December 2022
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, November 2022
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular...Find out more
Understanding Labour's Selection Process, October 2022
Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before but want to understand the NEW process. Well back by popular demand is our popular workshop.Find out more Annual General Meeting 2022 (AGM)
We aim to practice what we preach, so as part of our #KeepTheGoodStuff campaign our AGM will always be held online, and in an evening a few days before Labour Party Annual Conference starts. We hope that by moving it online we will enable as many LWN members as possible to attend.Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process - July
BACK by popular demand, after the first three sessions sold out, we are pleased to announce a new date for this popular workshop... Are you interested in becoming a Labour...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process
BACK by popular demand, after the sellout first and second sessions, we are pleased to announce a new date for this popular workshop... Are you interested in becoming a Labour...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process
BACK by popular demand, after the sellout first session, we are pleased to announce a new date for this popular workshop... Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps...Find out more LWN Gala Fundraiser
SOLD OUT!!! We are delighted to invite you to our first fundraising event in 2 years on Wednesday, 18th May from 7pm in Central London. We can't wait to celebrate...Find out more Understanding Labour's Selection Process
Are you interested in becoming a Labour MP? Perhaps you've been thinking about parliamentary selection for some time. Perhaps you've stood before, but want to understand the NEW process. We are...Find out more LWN In Conversation with Yvette Cooper MP
Join LWN for a evening with the one and only Yvette Cooper MP, on 21st March 2022 from 8pm till 9pm via Zoom. Yvette will be talking with LWN Chair,...Find out more Uncontrollable Women Book Launch
Uncontrollable Women- you’re invited! We’re very excited that LWN Training Lead Nan Sloane’s latest book is now available to pre-order! Out on 27th January 2022, Uncontrollable Women is a history of radical, reformist...Find out more End Male Violence Nov 2021
The 25th November sees the start of 16 Days of Activism for the elimination of violence against women and girls. 2021 has been as aggrieving as any year in terms...Find out more Sisterly Saturday: Smashing Structural Sexism Together
Sisters! We are trying to #KeepTheGoodStuff so if you can't make #Lab21 we're bringing it to you! Please add any questions for our amazing feminist... | By Labour Women's Network...Find out more Campaigning With Hope
We are delighted to welcome you to an exclusive 'In Conversation' event with Tracy Brabin, LWN graduate and first ever woman Metro Mayor in the UK. Councillor Bisi Osundeko...Find out more Labour Women's Network AGM 2021
We warmly welcome LWN members to attend our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 21st September 2021 at 8pm via Zoom. We aim to practice what we preach,...Find out more Remembering Jo
5 Years On:The Political and Feminist Legacy of Jo Cox MP Jo Cox MP was a passionate feminist who was tireless in her enthusiasm for maximising women’s voices in politics. She was...Find out more
Women In The Room At The Founding Of The Labour Party
Women played a significant role in the founding of the Labour Party but have often have been almost completely written out of our history until our very own Nan Sloane published her 2018 book, The Women In the Room: Labour’s Forgotten History.Find out more
In Conversation with Anneliese Dodds MP
Join LWN for a frank and feminist conversation with first woman Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds, and guest Interviewer Hannah Al-Othman of the Sunday Times, introduced by LWN Chair, Abena Oppong-Asare MP. Find out how Anneliese deals with stress, what she thinks of Rishi Sunak, and where she fits in Labour movement politics.Find out more Fabulous Feminist Festive Virtual Party
This year has been difficult and different but we wanted to try and bring our fabulous festive feminist magic straight to your living room. So get your glad-rags on; perhaps a...Find out more
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women in Public Life: Smashing the Ceiling Together
Join LWN for a relaxed but challenging conversation on why minority women in public life face disproportionate barriers and abuse.Find out more "Should 'build, build, build' have been 'care, care, care'?
"Should 'build, build, build' have been 'care, care, care'? The feminist case for a care-led recovery"? If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that our system is out of kilter. We...Find out more #KeepTheGoodStuff – How can we lead a feminist fightback to the impact of Covid-19?
Labour Women’s Network knows lockdown, and the restrictions that have followed, has been challenging for everyone, especially women. However, for those who have been able to work remotely, some of...Find out more LWN in Conversation - Labour's Leading Feminist Movement
Join a fantastic feminist panel for an insight into Labour Women's Network history, training and campaigning, and the incredible women who lead the way. Joining us will be; Abena Oppong-Asare MP,...Find out more Labour Women's Network AGM 2020
We would like to welcome you to attend our virtual annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 19th September 2020. At our AGM we also announce the results of our Management...Find out more
Be #21Ready – How Does Labour smash Super Thursday?
Labour's electoral challenge in May 2021 is great -from the red wall, to Scotland, and beyond, how do we rebuild Labour and win seats at all levels?Find out more
Trailblazing Young Women - Leading in 2020 and beyond
LWN has a long history of encouraging women to speak up, speak out and stand up in the Labour Party and we want to make sure that we are encouraging the next generation to be trailblazers too.Find out more Celebrate #IWD in style with LWN
Join us for a LEGENDARY ¦ FABULOUS ¦ FEMINIST IWD CELEBRATION on 4th March 2020, in Central London! Gather your friends and colleagues together for a great night out...Find out more Celebrate #IWD in style with LWN
Join us for a LEGENDARY ¦ FABULOUS ¦ FEMINIST IWD CELEBRATION on 4th March 2020, in Central London! Gather your friends and colleagues together for a great night out -...Find out more Facebook & Instagram Safety Guide Event for Women in Politics
LWN with Facebook and Instragram - Instagram Safety Guide Event for Women in Politics MP? Parliamentary Candidate? Hopeful candidate? Councillor? Parliamentary staff? LWN are proud to be partnering with Facebook...Find out more LWN at #lab19- The Ceiling Smashers: Narratives of women blazing trails in male-dominated spheres - Labour Women's Network
When will we see a woman President of the USA? A woman Governor of the Bank of England? A woman Leader of the Labour Party? What gives the women smashing...Find out more LWN at #lab19 - Abuse of Women in Public Life: How Can We Make Politics Safe Again, Online and on the Streets
Labour Women’s Network are proud to host this event to address the epidemic of abuse directed at women in public life, and ask how we can make politics safer for...Find out more Annual Dinner - International Women's Day Curry and Quiz Night
The hottest ticket in town is here. Come along to LWN's annual fundraising dinner, which this year will be an International Women’s Day ‘Curry & Quiz’ night. Join us on Wednesday 6th March...Find out more Slay the Patriarchy, CLP by CLP!
Grassroots Labour Party culture doesn’t work for women. From patronising comments to antisocial meeting times to poor gender balance, some local parties have a long way to go. LWN is...Find out more Join us at our fabulous, feminist, festive party!
You are warmly invited to LWN's fabulous, feminist, festive party. Join us to celebrate 100 years since the December 1918 General Election, in which the first women were allowed to...Find out more Fighting Sexism in Politics, Manchester
Following our special conference in London, and then in Birmingham we are delighted to announce our third Fighting Sexism in Politics Conference in Manchester on Saturday, 20th October. We will...Find out more Fighting Sexism -LWN at Labour Party Conference
From #everydaysexism to #metoo and #Labourtoo, it's time to fight the climate of sexism that continues to hold women in politics back. Join us for an uplifting and sisterly evening...Find out more Annual Fundraising Dinner 2018
This year is extra special as we are celebrating #Vote100, the centenary of the first women finally gaining the right to vote, so join us at our annual fundraising dinner on...Find out more Fighting Sexism in Politics Conference, Midlands
Following on from our first special conference in January 2018 to plan campaigns to tackle sexism in politics, we will be holding a second conference in Birmingham City Centre on a Saturday, 24th February to...Find out more Fighting Sexism in Politics Conference, 20th January, London
Join LWN at a special conference to plan campaigns to tackle sexism in politics. Leading politicians and women across our party will come together to discuss the next steps in...Find out more Festive, Feminist Christmas Party
**Free prosecco for the first 50 through the door!** Join us for the famous LWN Christmas Party! December can be a stressful month so get yourself a ticket to...Find out more Post-Election Conference
For our first post-election event we are going to Leeds for an afternoon of thinking about and discussing the outcomes of the election and what we want to see happen...Find out more JOIN US AT OUR GALA DINNER
In May 1997, the Labour Party made history by electing 101 women MPs. This was the result of the work of women across the party who campaigned so hard for...Find out more Women's Reception with Rt. Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP
We are pleased to announce we have secured 20 tickets for Labour Women’s Network members to attend an event hosted by Rt. Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Opposition at the...Find out more In Conversation with Jess Phillips MP
We are delighted to invite you to an 'In Conversation' with Jess Phillips MP on the 28th March at the House's of Parliament. This is part of a series of...Find out more In Conversation with Rachel Reeves MP
We would like to welcome you to an 'In Conversation' event with Rachel Reeves MP on the 20th March at the House's of Parliament. This is part of a series...Find out more In Conversation with Angela Rayner MP
Join us for an exciting evening in Manchester City Centre to mark International Women's Day, with LWN Graduate and Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner MP. The evening will be hosted by LWN Chair,...Find out more Christmas Party
2017 Christmas Party can be found by clicking hereFind out more Liverpool 'Friday Night' Conference Meet Up
We know that lots of you will be travelling to Liverpool Annual Conference on Friday, and lots of members have asked us to organise a meet up on the Friday evening...Find out more Be a Trainer
Be part of our exciting new training plans! Last year we asked our members what they wanted to see us do in the future, and one of the things they said ...Find out more Lead for Women Hustings 2016
We are delighted to announce that both Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith have agreed to attend a women's hustings event to be hosted jointly by LWN and the Fabian Women's...Find out more Local Government Leadership Training
If you’re already a councillor and considering a leadership role in your Group, this is the course for you. Based on our gold-standard Aspiring Candidate Parliamentary training it will give...Find out more Cake & Conversation in Manchester 2016
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a 'cake and conversation' evening in Manchester on Friday, 20th May 2016 from 6.30pm till 9pm. We are very excited...Find out more London Fundraising Dinner
We would like to invite you to our fundraising dinner on Monday 18th April 2016 at Ev Restaurant in Central London. Tickets are just £45, and for that you can...Find out more International Women's Day House of Commons Reception
On Tuesday 8th March it's International Women's Day and to celebrate we are jointly hosting a reception in the House of Common's with Dawn Butler MP, Chair of the Women's...Find out more Christmas Drinks 2015
Join us for the famous LWN Christmas Party 2015! Whether you're an old hand, you've never attended an LWN event before, or have just joined the Labour Party and...Find out more Kickstart Cabaret
Join LWN for a cracking evening of cabaret as we kickstart the General Election campaign! On Wed 1 April (no...Find out more Christmas drinks
Please join us at the fantastic Florence Nightingale Museum in Westminster for our annual Christmas drinks, sponsored by TULO. We will be joined by Harriet Harman, Gloria De Piero and...Find out more National Political Day 2014
Our fourth National Political Day will be held at the People's History Museum in Manchester on Saturday, 8 November. This year we will be discussing devolution, local government, and what...Find out more LWN AGM 2014
LWN's AGM 2014 will take place on Saturday, September 20, in Manchester. The AGM is open to all members of LWN. It will take place in the same building as...Find out more #WhereAreTheWomen - Labour Women's Network New Year Reception
We're delighted to be able to invite you to join us for our first event of 2014, a new years reception with speakers including Gloria DePiero MP, Shadow Minister for...Find out more Foundations for Victory
LWN’s second national political conference Foundations for Victory (#LWN13 @LabourWomensNet) will take place on November 16th at the TUC in London. Foundations for Victory features high profile speakers from the...Find out more AGM 2013
Registrations are now open for the LWN AGM 2013. The LWN AGM is our annual democratic event. It is only open to women members of Labour Women's Network. The Annual...Find out more Northern Political Day
Labour Women’s Network's exciting new Northern Political Day will be held on 14 September at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, and brings together women from across the Party to...Find out more What part can men play in stopping men’s violence against women?
What part can men play in stopping men’s violence against women? Violence against women is a scourge in society and a consequence of cultural attitudes of masculinity. How can Labour...Find out more