Labour Representation Committee conference

Submitted by martin on 29 September, 2003 - 8:32

Labour Representation Committee Founding Conference.
Saturday 3rd July 2004, 9am - 4pm, TUC Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1.
The Labour Party was formed by trade unionists and socialists at the turn of the last century to give working people, their families and communities, political representation for the first time. Based on the principles of eradicating the evils of poverty and inequality in our society, the Labour Party was founded on a belief in the redistribution of wealth, power and opportunity into the hands of the many.

Too often in the recent period many party members and trade unionists have felt themselves to be excluded from the real policy making processes of the party in Government. Today's Labour Representation Committee, aims to bring together the main sections of our party (CLP members, trade unionists, and MPs) to establish a new campaigning group within the movement to promote the development of socialist policies, encourage maximum participation at all levels within the party and build a mass party of which our forebears would be proud.

At this first 'Founding Conference' of the new Labour Representation Committee there will be sessions to discuss the economy, public services, equalities, the fight against racism and fascism, the environment, and the international agenda, as well as the organisational structures we need.

Please ensure that you are part of this historic campaign to win back the Labour Party for the working class.

SPEAKERS INVITED INCLUDE:

Cllr Mohammed Azam, Tony Benn, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Maria Exall, Andy Gilchrist, Billy Hayes, Lynne Jones MP, Alice Mahon MP, John McDonnell MP, Jim Mortimer, Francis Prideaux, Mick Rix, Mark Seddon, Christine Shawcroft, Alan Simpson MP, Pam Tatlow, International Guest Speaker, and others

REGISTRATION FORM

I would like to register for the Labour Representation Committee 'Founding Conference'. Please tick the box that applies to your registration: Organisations £25 per delegate Individuals £15 Unwaged / low waged £5 / £7 Supporting donation: £______ Name: Address:

Organisation:
Phone:
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Please make cheques payable to 'The Labour Representation Committee', and return to: LRC, c/o 10 Norman Shaw South, House of Commons, London SW1A 2 JF

A Conference for all Labour Party Members Tel: 020 7219 1626.
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Draft statement for the Labour Representation Committee, endorsed by the CWU and other unions

The Labour Party was formed by trade unionists and socialists at the turn of the last century to give working people, their families, and communities, political representation for the first time.

Founded on the principles of eradicating the evils of poverty and inequality in our society, the Labour Party was founded on a belief in the redistribution of wealth, power and opportunity into the hands of the many.

Today's Labour Representation Committee aims to ensure that the Party reflects these views, has socialist policies that give hope to our supporters, encourages Party membership, enthuses those looking for an ethical 21st century and helps those that come forward to represent these aims with confidence and support. It believes that trade unions are the real, representative voice of working people, and that today's Labour Party must strengthen its historic union links.

The Labour Representation Committee is therefore committed to ensuring that the trade unions and their branches, other affiliates and socialist societies, elected representatives, the women's organisation, the black socialist society, the youth organisation, lesbian &gay members, disabled members, retired members, branches and constituencies, are all encouraged to be active and involved in their Party.

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