Session 18
On Thursday, 1 May, in England, 1,600 councillors and six mayors were elected. With the dramatic results emboldening some local politicians and unnerving others, now’s the time to challenge them all to listen and back up their words with action.
With the Labour government abandoning vulnerable communities, we’re at a crossroads. How we organise now will make all the difference between a far right government in four years time, and winning a real alternative for the working classes and the planet.
At this month’s Fuel For Thought we’re looking at how you can work with your neighbours and local representatives to improve your area’s prospects.
Drawing on stories of collective action on housing, energy, food, we’ll talk about how you and your neighbours can get together and win over local politicians to support the change you want to see in your locality.
🗓 Thursday, 22nd May
⏰ 6.30PM GMT
🌐 Online, RSVP for the link
Speakers:
🌟 Matt Kerr | Glasgow Labour City Councillor with an insider’s perspective
🌟 Marianne Brown | Bristol Energy Co-op
🌟 Katrina Eastgate | ACORN organiser for Knowle West, Bristol
🌟 Chia Harrington | “Feed the Weans” campaign with Unite for a Workers Economy
🌟 Alfie Prothero | Hope For the Future
