For more info contact:
- Socialist Party, PO Box 1398, Enfield EN1 9GT
- Text: 07761 818206 with your name and postcode
- Phone: 020 8988 8777; Email: [email protected]
Public meetings: Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
- Leeds Monday 18 March, 7pm, the Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ
- Worcester Monday 18 March, 7pm, Unity House, 36 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ
- Bristol Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD
- Bradford Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, Jacob’s Well, Bradford, BD1 5RL
- Wakefield Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL
- Cardiff Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, YMCA Plas, Shakespeare Street, Cardiff CF24 3ES
- South London 20 March, 7:30pm, Edmundsbury Community Hall, 171 Ferndale Road, SW9 8FG
- Waltham Forest 28 March, 7pm, Rio’s Coffee House, 296 Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 9QD
- Sheffield 28 March, 7pm, Burngreave Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Rd, Sheffield S3 9DD
- Southampton 4 April 7:30pm, Edmund Kell Hall, Bellevue Rd, Southampton SO15 2AY
- Birmingham 6 April, 12pm, The Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green B23 7JG
Hackney Tuesday 16 April, 7:30pm, Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha centre, 24-30 Daltson Lane, London, E8 3AZ
Socialist Party branches
The Socialist Party has regular branch and public meetings in towns and cities across the country. See the list of areas below.
If you would like to participate, please use the contact details given in the list to ask for details of the next meeting or activity, or just turn up to a public meeting when you see one listed in your area.
If your area isn’t listed then still get in touch. There may be Socialist Party members nearby or you can be the start of a new group.
London
Regional secretary: Helen, tel 020 8988 8786, email [email protected]
Croydon: Tuesdays 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF
Reparations or revolution? Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF
Lessons from the Militant-led Liverpool council Tuesday 9 April, 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF
How do we end the housing crisis? Tuesday 16 April, 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF
What can the movement do to end the war on Gaza? Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm, Phoenix Community Centre, 66 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF
East London: Thursdays, 7:30pm, in Stratford. Contact James on 07858 179 780 for more info.
International Women’s Day Thursday 14 March, 7:30pm, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 5QJ
Enfield & Lea Valley: Wednesdays, 7.30pm. Contact Sarah on 07958 032 071 for info.
Using social media to build the fight for socialism Wednesday 3 April, 7:30pm, meeting in Waltham Cross, contact Chris for venue info: 07398 597 099
What would a socialist education system look like? Wednesday 10 April, 7:30pm, meeting in Waltham Cross, contact Chris for venue info: 07398 597 099
How can we fight to save the NHS? Wednesday 17 April, 7:30pm, meeting in Waltham Cross, contact Chris for venue info: 07398 597 099
Public meeting: A socialist alternative is possible Wednesday 24 April, 7:30pm, meeting in Waltham Cross, contact Chris for venue info: 07398 597 099
Homes for all! end the housing crisis Wednesday 1 May, 7:30pm, meeting in Waltham Cross, contact Chris for venue info: 07398 597 099
Hackney & Islington: Wednesdays, 7.30pm, at Cafe Z Bar, 58 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7PB. For info contact Brian on 07428 778 286
Public meeting: Rochdale by-election shows we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Tuesday 16 April, 7:30pm, Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha centre, 24-30 Daltson Lane, London, E8 3AZ
Hillingdon: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Contact Steve on 07804 280 034
South East London: Wednesdays at 7.30pm, in New Cross. For more info contact Andy on 07813 621 383
#SpyCops Monday 25 March, All Saints Hatcham Community Centre meeting room 2, 105 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 5DJ
South West London: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Vauxhall, London SW4. Contact Berkay on 07780 449 141
Northern Ireland strike wave Thursday 28 March, 7:30pm, Bonnington Centre, 11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall
Liverpool’s socialist council 1984-85 Thursday 4 April, 7:30pm, Bonnington Centre, 11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall
Tower Hamlets: Tuesdays, 7.30pm in Bethnal Green. Contact James on 07858 179 780 for more info.
International Women’s Day Thursday 14 March, 7:30pm, Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 5QJ
Waltham Forest: Thursdays, 7pm, in London E17. For info: 0795 803 2071
Lessons of the Early Labour Party Thursday 21 March, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Thursday 28 March, 7pm, Rio’s Coffee House, 296 Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 9QD
Ireland, Palestine and the national question: a socialist perspective Thursday 4 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Socialism 101: Introduction to Marxism Thursday 11 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
Lessons of Corbynism Thursday 18 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
A civil war without guns: the miners’ strike 40 years on- Thursday 25 April, 7pm, Bakers Arms, Contact Martin on 07813 501 648
West London: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Acton, London W3. Contact Helen on 020 8988 8786 for details.
Council cuts and the funding crisis 28 March, 7:30pm, West London Trade Union Club (upstairs), 33-35 High St (Acton), London W3 6ND
East Midlands
Regional secretary: Steve, tel 0773 797 8057, email [email protected]
Chesterfield: Tuesdays, 7pm. Contact 07487 578 804 or [email protected]
Lessons of Red Clydeside 1911-1919: Workers’ potential power on display Tuesday 12 March 7.00pm, Chesterfield Alehouse, 37 West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1AG
Public Meeting Only socialist change can stop climate catastrophe Tuesday 19 March 7.15pm, Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell St, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
Leicester: Tuesdays, 7pm. Usually at the Secular Hall Humberstone Gate Leicester LE1 1WB, but to confirm contact Heather on 0771 535 7609, email: [email protected]
How do we fight the backlash against women’s rights? and end sexism, misogyny and capitalism? Tuesday 12 March 7.30pm Secular Hall, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB
Lincoln: Contact 0773 797 8057 for details
Mansfield: Wednesdays, 7.30 pm. Contact Seamus on 07866 988 786 for details
Northampton: Thursdays, 7.30pm. Usually at the Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton NN1 3DX but contact Josh on 07958 391 414 to confirm
Nottingham: Mondays, 7pm. For details contact Gary on 07505 135 807
West Midlands
Regional secretary: Dave, tel 02476 555 620, email [email protected]
Birmingham public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
Saturday 6 April, 12pm, The Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green B23 7JG
Birmingham North: Thursdays, 7pm. For info email [email protected] or call/text Kris on 07554 911751
The Permanent Revolution: How Can Socialism Win? Thursday 28 March, 7pm, Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green, B23 7JG
Birmingham Central: Mondays, 7pm. For info email [email protected] or call/text Nick on 0797 449 3525
Red Sea Shipping Attacks: Gaza Conflict Widens Monday 25 March, 7pm, First Floor, The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham city centre, B2 5SN
Birmingham South: Wednesdays, 7:30pm. For info email [email protected]
Red Sea Shipping Attacks: Gaza Conflict Widens Monday 25 March, 7pm, First Floor, The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham city centre, B2 5SN
Bromsgrove: Thursdays 7pm. Contact Nick on 0797 449 3525
Coventry: Tuesdays, 7.30pm, for info email [email protected] or contact Adam on 07477 446 868
Socialism and religion Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm Charterhouse Club, 48 David Rd, Coventry CV1 2BW
How do we fight against racism? Tuesday 9 April, 7:30pm Charterhouse Club, 48 David Rd, Coventry CV1 2BW
History of the Committe for a Workers’ International Tuesday 16 April, 7:30pm Charterhouse Club, 48 David Rd, Coventry CV1 2BW
Nuneaton and Bedworth: Thursdays, 7:30pm. Contact Max on 07413 641 450
Stoke: Thursdays, 7:30pm. For more info call 0784 589 3607
Shropshire: Contact the regional secretary (details above) for info
Wolverhampton & Black Country: Tuesdays, 7pm, in Wolverhampton city centre. Email [email protected] or call/text Nick on 07974493525
What Would a Socialist Education System Look Like? Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, The Fountain Inn, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XB
Worcester: Mondays, 7pm. For details contact Glenn on 07312099157
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Monday 18 March, 7pm, Unity House, 36 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ
Eastern
Regional secretary: Dave, tel 0796 202 1969, email [email protected]
Cambridgeshire: For info contact Dave on 0798 202 1969
Essex: Thursdays, 8pm. For info contact Chris on 07504 861 345 or [email protected]
International Women’s Day Thursday 7 March, 7:45pm, George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon, SS14 2FL
Ipswich: For info contact [email protected] 0795 684 7479
Peterborough: For info contact: [email protected] 0775 656 3329
Stevenage: Mondays, 7:30pm. For info contact Mark on 07704 995 140
Watford: Fridays at 6:30pm For info contact Mark on 07759 718 587 or email [email protected]
For parts of Herts & Essex, note any meetings listed above (in the London section) of Enfield & Lea Valley Socialist Party
North West
Contact: Oisin, tel +44 7842 656578
Lancashire: Fortnightly on a Thursday, 7:30pm, Preston city centre, contact Martin on 07946 445 488 for details.
Merseyside: Tuesdays, 7.30pm, in Liverpool L1. Contact Oisin on 07842 656578 for more info.
Manchester & Salford: Fortnightly on a Monday at 7.30pm, in Salford M3. Call/text 07976 807 722 for info.
International women’s day 14 March, 7:30pm
World perspectives 21 March, 7:30pm
Culture War in the US 28 March, 7:30pm
Special economic zones 4 April, 7:30pm
Chester and West Cheshire: Regular meetings in Chester CH1. Call/text Kenny on 07747 631 325 for more info.
Northern
Regional secretary: Elaine, tel 0784 114 4890, email [email protected]
Carlisle: Mondays, 7pm
Newcastle: Thursdays, 7.30pm, contact the regional secretary for details
South Tyne & Wear: Contact the regional secretary for info
Teesside: For more info email: [email protected]
South West
Regional secretary: Tom, email [email protected], phone: 07986 951 527
Bristol Public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
Tuesday 19 March, 7:30pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD
Bristol North: Tuesdays, 7:30pm, in Gloucester Road, Bristol. Contact Amy on 07775 983 982, [email protected]
Bristol South: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Bedminster, Bristol BS3. For info email: [email protected], tel 07847 678 518
Cornwall: Alternate Mondays, 7pm, on Zoom. Contact Ryan on 07519 690 679, [email protected]
Dorset: Contact Ali at [email protected]
Devon: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 7.30pm at the Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbott. Contact Nick on 07710 811 755
Gloucestershire: Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Usually at The Trust Centre, Falkner St, Gloucester GL1 4SQ contact James on 07544 371 465 to confirm
Plymouth: Mondays, 7pm, usually ipstairs at the Crown and Anchor, 10 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS. Contact Duncan on 07414 219 997 to confirm
Swindon: Mondays 7:30pm, usually at Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BP, Contact Scott to confirm on 07429 828 064, [email protected]
Southern
Regional secretary: Nick, tel 07833 681 910, email [email protected]
Guildford: Wednesdays, 7.30pm. For details contact Reece on 07980 941 720
Portsmouth & IOW: Mondays, 7.30pm, for info contact Nick on 07584 356 087 or email [email protected]
Universal credit reforms hit workers paid poverty wages Tuesday 26 March 7:30pm, online, for info contact Nick on 07584 356 087
Southampton: Thursdays, 7.30pm. For info contact Maggie on 07773 343539
Rochdale By-election Shows We Can Challenge Sunak & Starmer at the Ballot Box Thursday 4 April 7:30pm, Edmund Kell Hall, Bellevue Rd, Southampton SO15 2AY
Tories’ right-wing agenda and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights Thursday 11 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
Why young people need a socialist voice in the elections Thursday 18 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
The Russian Revolution Thursday 25 April 7:30pm, Room 1101, Parkes Building at Avenue Campus of the University of Southampton, Highfield Rd, SO17 1BF
Brighton: Mondays, 7pm. Usually at Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG contact David to confirm on 07985 900 753
Kent: Fortnightly Wednesdays 7.30pm. Contact Eric on 07463 860466
West Sussex: Tuesdays, 2pm. Contact Sarah on 07765 827610
Aylesbury: Mondays 7:30pm, contact Steve on 07789 915221 for details.
Oxford: Every Thursday 7pm The Venue, Barns Road, OX4 3RQ. To confirm contact Rae on 07769 308 434
Reading: Mondays, 7.30pm, in Reading RG1. For info contact Neil on 0779 234 9246.
Staines & Surrey: Contact Paul on 07834 468135
Wales
Socialist Party Wales secretary: Dave, tel 07935 391 947, email [email protected]
Caerphilly: Tuesdays Contact 0777 252 0192 or [email protected] for info.
How the Labour Party was originally formed to fight for workers Wednesday 3 April, 7pm, Caerphilly Welfare Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 1FN
Marxist philosophy: how the working class can make sense of the world Wednesday 10 April, 7pm, Caerphilly Welfare Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 1FN
How can we stop the horrors in Gaza? Wednesday 17 April, 7pm, Caerphilly Welfare Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 1FN
Cardiff East: Thursdays, 7.30pm. Usually at Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HX Contact John to confirm on 07597 771627
Socialism in Cardiff Thursday 4 April, 7:30pm, Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4HX
Cardiff West: Tuesdays, 7:30pm. Usually at Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HX contact Joe to confirm at 07581 240 001 or [email protected]
Why do Marxists stand in elections? Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm, Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4HX
Newport: Fortnightly Wednesdays 7pm. Contact Ed on 07935 391 947 for details
Report from Socialist Party Congress: World in crisis – Preparing for future class battles Wednesday 3 April, 7pm, Le Pub, High Street, Newport
Rhondda Cynon Taff Wednesdays, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS, for info contact 07772520192
Sri Lanka after the 2022 uprising Wednesday 3 April, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS
How to fight for Marxist ideas in struggles Wednesday 10 April, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS
Capitalism and the prison system Wednesday 17 April, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS
Reform or revolution? Wednesday 24 April, 7pm, YMa Arts, Taff Street, CF37 4TS
Swansea & West Wales: Thursdays, 7:30pm. Contact Linda on 0788 590 5971 or via [email protected]
Lenin: A revolutionary life and the relevance of his ideas today Thursday 4 April, 7:30pm, Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel Street, Swansea, SA1 1NB
A history of Militant and the Socialist Party in graphics Thursday 11 April, 7:30pm, Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel Street, Swansea, SA1 1NB
Trotsky’s transitional programme Thursday 18 April, 7:30pm, Dyfatty Community Centre, Chapel Street, Swansea, SA1 1NB
Yorkshire
Regional secretary: Iain, tel 0780 983 9793, email [email protected]
Grimsby: Mondays, 7:15pm. Usually at 5-6 Old Market Pl, Freshney Place, Grimsby DN31 1DT Contact Dave to confirm on 0781 137 7875
Hull: Mondays, 7.30pm. Meet in HU1 Contact info Matt 0793 091 6869
Leeds and West Yorkshire: Mondays, 7pm. Usually at The Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ Contact Michael to confirm on 0771 751 0136
Leeds: Childcare crisis in Britain Monday 1 April, 7pm, the Adelphi, 1-3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ
Bradford: Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box Tuesday 19 March, 7pm, Jacob’s Well, Bradford, BD1 5RL
Sheffield public meeting
Rochdale by-election shows – we can challenge Sunak and Starmer at the ballot box
28 March, 7pm, Burngreave Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Rd, Sheffield S3 9DD
Sheffield North/West: Thursdays, 7pm. Usually at 57 Burton Street but confirm with Mick on 07380 139 142.
Sheffield South/East: Thursdays, 7.15pm. Usually at 173 Chesterfield Rd but confirm with Alex on 07847 373 002.
South Yorkshire: Wednesdays 7pm. Contact Angie on 07885 206 525 for info.
Wakefield & Pontefract: Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Black Rock Pub, 19 Cross Square, Wakefield, WF1 1PQ
How can we combat the rise of right-wing populism? Tuesday 26 March, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL
NHS in crisis – what’s the socialist way forward? Tuesday 2 April, 7:30pm, Polka Hop, 60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL
York: Tuesdays, 7pm. For info contact Ali on 07964 068 938
