Northern Political Day
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Where
Left Bank
Spinningfields
Manchester M3 3ER
United Kingdom
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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 debate Labour’s future.
The day will run from 10.30 am til 4.30 pm, and we have a fabulous programme:
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10.30 |
Welcome and Introduction Chair: Jo Cox, LWN Councillor Amina Lone, Manchester City Council (and PPC for Morecambe & Lunesdale) Katy Archer, Director, People’s History Museum |
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11.00 |
Regenerating the North: What do we need to do? Chair: Vera Baird QC, Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner Barbara Keeley MP Linda McAvan MEP, Yorkshire & Humber |
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12.15 |
North and South: How do we win in 2015? Chair: Hannah Blythyn, Campaigns & Policy Officer, Wales, Unite Emma Burnell, Labour blogger Claire Reynolds, Progress Management Board Cat Smith, PPC Lancaster & Fleetwood |
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13.15 |
Working Lunch – The Quota Campaign in Ireland Chair: Katherine Dunne Senator Ivana Bacik Dr Fiona Buckley, Cork University Claire McGing, Maynooth University |
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14.00 |
Changing Society/Changing the Party Chair: Kate Green MP Miriam O’Reilly, Older Women’s Commission Georgia Power, Young Labour Activist Kat Rose, Co-operative Party plus speakers from the floor pitching ideas they’ve submitted in the morning. |
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15.15 |
Break |
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15.30 |
Winning Women: Tails from the Trail Chair: Emma Lewell-Buck MP Julia Tickridge, PPC Weaver Vale Leonie Mathers, PPC Sherwood Jess Phillips, PPC Birmingham Yardley |
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16.30 |
Finish |
This is the first major event LWN has run outside London, and provides an opportunity for women from across the North of England and beyond to come together, network, discuss and hear great speakers.
Men are welcome to attend and hear some fabulous women speak and debate.
Tickets are just £10 each and there are still some left. Book now to avoid disappointment!