Socialism 2001
A weekend of discussion and debate
Saturday 27 October, 3 pm - 8 pm
Sunday 28 October, 10 am - 5 pm
At the University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London, WC1
Opening Rally
No to Bush and Blair's War - Build a mass anti-war movement
Socialism 2001 is a weekend of discussion and debate organised by the Socialist Party. It is an opportunity for anyone who is angry at the poverty and inequality in society, for anyone who is fighting for better pay or for free education to come together to debate socialist ideas.
We will be looking at past and present struggles of the working class and the lessons we can learn from them. You don't have to be a socialist, or agree with everything or anything that we say, to take part in, and enjoy, Socialism 2001. If you want to hear a different side of the story - come along to Socialism 2001.
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Cost
Unwaged: £10 (One day only £5)
or
Waged: £20 (One day only £10)
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Forum
A discussion on the future of the Left in Britain
Sunday 28 October, 3 pm
Invited speakers include: John Pilger - journalist, Ken Loach - film director, and Dave Nellist - Socialist Party councillor and former MP.
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Sessions Times
Saturday 3 pm - 5pm - Forum
Saturday 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 noon
Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm
Most sessions are grouped into courses. Feel free to follow a course or just go to whichever sessions appeal to you.
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Socialism 2001 Courses
Course 1: Trade Unions:
Breaking the link with Labour, How to fight privatisation.
Course 2: Introduction to Marxism
Course 3: A world in turmoil
Including: Italy after Genoa, The Middle East conflict, What future for Cuba?
Course 4: Strategies to overthrow capitalism
Including: Marxism and anarchism, Guerrillaism, The 1917 Russian revolution.
Course 5: Debates on how to build left-wing resistance
Including: Where next for the Socialist Alliance? How to fight fascism. Where next for anti-capitalism?
Course 6: The Socialist Party
Including: The history of the Socialist Party, The Committee for a Workers' International (CWI).
Course 7: The National Question
Including: Perspectives for Ireland.
Sunday 1pm-3pm. Extra session: Class, gender and liberation.
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Essential Information
Creche
There will be full creche facilities but places must be booked by 9 October.
Food
There will be some food available in the ULU snack bar.
Accommodation
If you can stay with friends or relatives please do so. Otherwise we can arrange for you to stay with our members in the London area. Please let us know by 15 October whether you need accommodation for Saturday night. Please bring a sleeping bag.
Special Needs
The venue is accessible but please contact us if you think there is something we may have overlooked.
Transport
ULU is near Goodge Street and Euston Square Underground stations.
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International Socialist Resistance Rally
Saturday 27 October, 3 pm
Down with the Bosses' EU! Build for the Brussels protest!
Speakers from Belgium, Germany and Sweden
