Excited about socialism
What I have done with the Socialist Party since I joined seven months ago is incredible – solidarity with striking workers, reading sessions, and selling the Socialist paper to others looking for an alternative. So Socialism 2022 is an event that I’m truly excited for.
The energy on the ground where I am from is that ‘socialism’ is no longer a dirty word, but a real change that people truly want. At Socialism 2022, I’ll have the chance to speak with others fighting for socialism.
I work in the performing arts sector, and have seen continuous cuts from capitalist governments. Tuition fees – which are already expensive for many families – are planned to go up, which will damage the poorest.
The inequality between the poor and the rich is ever increasing. Greedy capitalist corporations will never fix climate change. Only socialism will tackle the problems facing us.
Socialism 2022 is a fantastic place to hear ideas and conversations about how we go forward, and bring a socialist world. It’s time, especially for people looking for an alternative to this chaos, to learn that the people have the power, and that socialism has the answers to the crisis.
If you want to see a change, hope, decency, common sense and a truly better society for all, Socialism 2022 is the place to go.
Tony Bligh, Plymouth Socialist Party
Socialism is more urgent than ever
This year, as in all previous years, there is another increased sense of urgency to the need for socialism. Having been a past attendee at Socialism events, I know these are an excellent place to meet fellow socialists, and to discuss and debate ideas.
Just about every political and financial basis of capitalism is in crisis. More and more working-class people have moved onto an industrial front in response to attacks on their pay, terms and conditions, and safety standards at work.
But they see no real political alternatives available to them. No political party represents their interests.
The debates and discussions at this year’s event will centre on these vital questions, and I will be part of them.
Socialism events always provide the oxygen and energy I need to take back to my workplace and community, to pass on ideas and strategies put forward to bring about the socialist transformation of society – the only transformation that will provide for all.
Declan Clune, Southampton Socialist Party
As soon as I heard, I wanted to go
When I joined the Socialist Party this year, one of the first conversations I had was about the much-hyped Socialism 2022. I was instantly eager to book my ticket, travel down to London and meet socialists from here and around the world.
The weekend event sounded like it was everything I had been looking for. A chance to meet socialists from many different walks of life. A chance to learn from acclaimed speakers and experienced socialists. And a chance to enjoy one another’s company in our efforts to ignite socialism.
I am 26. I have lived nearly the majority of my life in either recessions, austerity or just neoliberal inaction. I have grown bored and angry waiting for our leaders to fix the problems facing us. And I know that I’m not the only person of my generation who thinks this. Another reason I am looking forward to Socialism 2022 – being around like-minded people and helping one another to step up when our leaders fail.
I also love a good song, and I am excited to blast out ‘The Internationale’ with everyone else at Socialism 2022.
Daniel Snipe, Swansea Socialist Party
This year feels different
Supporting working-class struggle is always at the forefront of what the Socialist Party does. This year, however, feels different.
Record numbers of workers are going on strike. Workers bearing the brunt of economic crises has deepened anger at the capitalist system.
But where will this anger go? We all have a role to play. And Socialism 2022 provides a framework to discuss how we can fight through the trade unions for our ideas, including the need for a new workers’ party.
I encourage every visitor to Socialism 2022 to contribute in workshops, feedback what motivates you, and join us in making history.
Max McGee, Nuneaton Socialist Party
Come to Socialism 2022
- Get Socialism 2022 tickets and info – socialism.org.uk
- Socialism 2022 is an in-person event. But the Saturday night rally will be live-streamed. Watch the live broadcast here – youtube.com/video/u6ssbFZXc2k. And a number of workshops will have Zoom access, details will be sent to ticket holders on Friday.
