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SWP branch meetings. The Socialist Workers' Party organises branch meetings across Britain to discuss political issues and activity in local areas. They are open to members and non-members and are a good chance to debate politics, ask questions, and get involved in activity.

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SWP branch meetings

Weekly meetings to discuss political issues and our local activity. All welcome
area title time venue
AberdeenGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 Jul, 7pmThe Snug, Ma Cameron’s, 6-8 Little Belmont St, AB10 1JG
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
BarnsleyCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim Labour? Thu 16 Jul, 6.30pm YMCA, Blucher St, S70 1AP
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 23 Jul, 6.30pm
Birmingham: city centreFrom coal mines to call centres—how has the working class changed?Wed 15 Jul, 7pmBirmingham LGBT Centre, 38/40 Holloway Circus, B1 1EQ
Does the media control our minds?Wed 22 Jul, 7pm
BoltonCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 22 Jul, 6.30pmBolton Socialist Club, 16 Wood St (off Bradshawgate), BL1 1DY
BradfordCan there be a revolution in Britain?Wed 15 Jul, 7pmEquity Centre, Perkin House, 82 Grattan Rd, BD1 2LU
Greece—the battle against the bankersWed 22 Jul, 7pm
BrightonFighting the selloff of educationWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmFriends Meeting House, Ship St, BN1 1AF
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
Bristol: NorthCan Labour be won for the left?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pmThe Canteen, 5th Floor, Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY
Mass movements—is there a need for a political party?Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
Bristol: SouthPride, politics and protest —a revolutionary guide to LGBT liberationWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmYHA, 14 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
CambridgeGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 Jul, 7.30pmShanghai Family Restaurant, 39 Burleigh St, CB1 1DG
Is Marxism still relevant today?Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
CardiffWhy is Marxism still relevant?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pm Cathays Community Centre, Cathays Terrace, CF24 4HX
70 years on—how the NHS was won and how can we defend it?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
ChelmsfordPride, politics and protest—a revolutionary guide to LGBT liberationThu 16 Jul, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Rainsford Rd, CM1 2QL
ChesterfieldWhy is Marxism relevant today?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pm Chesterfield Library (please enter via Cafe Browser), New Beetwell St, S40 1QL
Why does child abuse happen?Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
ColchesterThe future of the NHSTue 14 Jul, 7.30pmThe Odd One Out, 28 Mersea Rd, CO2 7ET
Organising against austerityTue 21 Jul, 7.30pm
CoventryIs the working class the only force that can overthrow capitalism?Wed 15 July, 7.30pmWest Indian Centre, 159 Spon St, CV1 3BB
Fighting Islamophobia—the lessons from France and BritainWed 22 July, 7.30pm
DerbyGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 Jul, 7pmWest End Community Centre (next to Britannia Mill), Mackworth Rd, DE22 3BL
Does the media control our minds?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
DoncasterIsrael the hijack state—the US’s watchdog in the Middle EastWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmWomen’s Centre, 21 Cleveland St, DN1 3EH
What do socialists say about animal rights?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
DudleyIsis and counter-revolution —a Marxist analysisWed 15 Jul, 8pmThe What Centre, 23 Coventry St, Stourbridge, DY8 1EP
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 8pm
DundeeThe revolutionary paper—why we sell Socialist WorkerWed 15 Jul, 7.30pm Dundee Voluntary Action, 10 Constitution Rd, DD1 1LL
PrideWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
EdinburghA carnival of reaction—a Marxist analysis of the Orange OrderWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmFriends Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL
Syriza and EurocommunismWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
ExeterGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 Jul, 7pmNew Horizon Cafe, 47 Longbrook St, EX4 6AW
Why are there so many wars in the Middle East?Thu 30 Jul, 7pm
Glasgow: NorthImmigration—the myths used to divide usWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmPosh Nosh Cafe, 86 Maryhill Rd (near Georges Cross Underground), G20 7QB
Islamophobia today—racism and the politics of fearWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
Glasgow: SouthSocialism in the 21st centuryThu 16 Jul, 7.30pmGovanhill Baths, 99 Calder St, G42 7RA
Are Syriza and Podemos the future for the left?Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
HarlowGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 23 Jul, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 1 Church Leys, CM18 6BX
HuddersfieldIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 15 Jul, 6.30pmBrian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade (near train and bus stations), HD1 5JP
The housing crisis—what’s gone wrong and how can we put it right?Wed 22 Jul, 6.30pm
IpswichState and revolutionThu 6 Aug, 7pmLabour Club, 33-35 Silent St, IP1 1TF
KirkcaldyGreece—the battle against the bankersMon 3 Aug, 7.30pmBetty Nicol’s Pub, 297 High St, KY1 1JL
LancasterWhat do we mean by revolution?Thu 16 Jul, 7pm Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, LA1 1TX
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
Leeds: City CentreThe housing crisis—where are we going to live?Thu 16 Jul, 7pm Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, LS3 1AD
Can Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
LeicesterCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim Labour? Wed 15 Jul, 7pm Leicester Adult Education College, 2 Wellington St (Belvoir St entrance), LE1 6HL
Greece—the battle against the bankersWed 29 Jul, 7pm
London: Brent and HarrowIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pm The Pepperpot Centre, 1a Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove (very close to the station), W10 5XL
Greece—the battle against the bankersThu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
London: BrixtonIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7pmVida Walsh Centre, 2b Saltoun Rd (near Effra Rd, facing Windrush Square), SW2 1EP
London: CamdenCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Thu 16 Jul, 7pmTheatro Technis, 26 Crowndale Rd, NW1 1TT
Greece—the battle against the bankersThu 23 Jul, 7pm
London: EalingThe real cost of pornographyWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmW3 Gallery, 185 Acton High St, W3 9DJ
Israel—the state built for murderWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
London: HackneyIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pm The Round Chapel, 2 Powerscroft Rd (corner Lower Clapton Rd), E5 0PU
What would a revolution look like?Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
London: Hornsey and Wood GreenA rebel’s guide to Leon TrotskyWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmWest Indian Cultural Centre, 9 Clarendon Rd, Haringey, N8 0DD
Human nature—are we too selfish for socialism?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
London: Islington75 years since the assassination of Leon TrotskyThu 16 Jul, 7pmThe Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton St, N7 6QT
London: KingstonGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7pmKingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT
A Marxist history of sexualityWed 22 Jul, 7pm
London: LewishamGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmWest Greenwich Community and Arts Centre, 141 Greenwich High Rd (near Greenwich main line and DLR Station), SE10 8JA
Is Podemos the future for the left?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
London: NewhamGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7pmStratford Advice Arcade, 107-109 The Grove (next to Morrisons car park), E15 1HP
Can Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 22 Jul, 7pm
London: SouthwarkGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 July, 7pmThe Grand Union, Snug Room, 26 Camberwell Grove (off Camberwell Church St), SE5 8RE
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 23 July, 7pm
London: TottenhamIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pmKitabevi Cafe, 410 Tottenham High Rd, N17 9JB
Can Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pm
London: Tower HamletsCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 15 Jul, 7pmOxford House, Derbyshire St (opp Bethnal Green Rd Tesco), E2 6HG
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7pm
London: Waltham ForestGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmQuaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Rd (off Hoe St), E17 4QU
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
Manchester: ChorltonCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 15 Jul, 7pmChorlton Library (side door), Manchester Rd, M21 9PN
What do we mean by revolution?Wed 22 Jul, 7pmManchester Refugee Support Network, 129 Princess Rd, Moss Side, M14 4RB
Manchester: City CentreWhy socialists defend the Human Rights Act from Tory attacksThu 16 Jul, 7pmFriends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, M2 5NS
Water protests, gay marriage and crisis in the church—why is Ireland changing?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
MedwayIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pmThe Nucleus Arts Centre, Conference Room, 272 High St, Chatham, ME4 4BP
Capitalism vs the climate—is Naomi Klein right?Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm
NewcastleIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 16 Jul, 7pmBroadacre House, Market St, NE1 6HQ
What are the roots of women’s oppression?Thu 23 Jul, 7pm
NorwichCapitalism in crisis—was Marx right?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pm Vauxhall Centre, Johnson Place, NR2 2SA
Pride, politics and protest—a revolutionary guide to LGBT liberationThu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
NottinghamWho benefits from austerity?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pmInternational Community Centre, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN
1919—Britain on the brink of revolutionWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
OxfordCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim Labour? Wed 15 July, 7.30pmRestore, Manzil Way (off Cowley Rd), OX4 1YH
Greece—the battle against the bankersWed 22 July, 7.30pm
PlymouthGreece—the battle against the bankersThu 16 Jul, 7pmQuaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, PL4 6LF
In or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Thu 30 Jul, 7pm
PortsmouthIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pmSomerstown Central, Rivers St, PO5 4EY
Are we heading for an economic recovery—or another slump?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
RotherhamCan we have a revolution in Britain?Wed 15 Jul, 7pmTalbot Lane Methodist Church Centre, Moorgate St, S60 2EY
St AlbansIn or out? What should socialists say about the EU referendum?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pmTrinity Church Hall (upstairs), 1 Beaconsfield Rd (near St Albans City station), AL1 3RD
ScarboroughWhat is socialism and how can we achieve it?Thu 23 Jul, 7pmScarborough Central Library, Small Meeting Room, Vernon Rd, YO11 2NN
Sheffield: city centreWhy the system can’t provide decent homes for allThu 16 Jul, 7.30pm Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk St (near the Crucible theatre), S1 2JB
Women, revolution and the politics of liberationThu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
SouthamptonGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmHigh Street Cafe, 153 High St, SO14 2BT
Can Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
SwanseaCan Jeremy Corbyn reclaim the Labour Party?Thu 16 Jul, 7.30pmBrynmill Community Centre, St Albans Rd, SA2 0BP
Immigration—the myths used to divide usThu 23 Jul, 7.30pm
WiganGreece—the battle against the bankersWed 15 Jul, 7.30pmLittle Fifteen Pub, 17-19 Wallgate(opposite Wigan Post Office), WN1 1LD
Why are there so many wars in the Middle East?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
Wolverhampton and WalsallEurope in crisis—what do socialists say?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pmThe Irish Mbassy, 25-27 Lichfield St, Wolverhampton, WV1 1EQ
The role of the revolutionary paper—why we sell Socialist WorkerWed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
YorkThe housing crisis—where are we all going to live?Wed 15 Jul, 7.30pmSea Horse Hotel, 4 Fawcett St, YO10 4AH
How left wing is anarchism?Wed 22 Jul, 7.30pm
 

Movement events

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DorsetGreece—the end of the line for the EU?
Organised by Dorset Socialists		Sat 1 Aug, 1.30pm Colliton Club (opposite County Hall), Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ

Bookmarks events

Call to book your place on 020 7637 1848 or emailevents@bookmarks.uk.comGo tobookmarksbookshop.co.uk
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LondonThe Coward: Conscience on trial
With author Tom Wall. £2		Fri 31 Jul, 6.30pmBookmarks Bookshop, 1 Bloomsbury St, WC1B 3QE
Front cover for issue 2462 Click here to download this weeks paper in PDF format, plain text format, and browse previous issues.
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