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WITH:John McDonnell MP // Ian Byrne MP // Steve Wright (FBU General Secretary) // Cat Hobbs (We Own It) // Ramona McCartney (People's Assembly) // Sarah Kilpatrick (NEU Deputy GS Designate) // PLUS MOREWith the budget approaching, and over 1 year into a Labour Government, austerity policies have continued, including disability benefit cuts and the failure to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap.This event will look at the Left's alternative economic policies which are an alternative to forever cuts - including extending public ownership and ending the privatisation rip-off; a further expansion of workers’ rights to shift power in the economy; a green revolution; and taxing wealth to pay for high-quality, public services for all.Hosted by the TUCG (Trade Union Co-ordinating Group) in association with Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas. Free event but solidarity donations here essential to hosting & streaming costs.

A vital discussion in light of developments around the Trump plan and ceasefire, the deepening criminalisation of pro-Palestine protestors in the UK, and the historic motion at Labour Party Conference terming Israel's illegal war on Gaza a genocide.With Ryvka Barnard (Palestine Solidarity Campaign), Richard Burgon MP, Hugh Lanning (Labour & Palestine), and Rachel Garnham. Hosted by L&P in association with Arise.

Michael Roberts kicks off the monthly 'Marx Matters' event series - was Nye Bevan right, wrong, or both when he said “Marxism put into the hands of the working class movement... the most complete blueprints for political action the world has ever seen?”Michael worked in the City of London as an economist for over 40 years. He has closely observed the machinations of global capitalism from within the dragon’s den. At the same time, he was a political activist in the labour movement for decades. Since retiring, he has written several books including The Great Recession – a Marxist view (2009); The Long Depression (2016); Marx 200: a review of Marx’s economics (2018).Marx Matters is a series of in-person and online talks from prominent writers on Marxism exploring the relevance of Marx's work today. You can buy a ticket to help fund the whole series here: https://bit.ly/MarxMattersTicketsOrganised by volunteers from Arise, a festival of left ideas', it is designed to give socialists taking up struggle today a deeper understanding of the tools Marx and Engels gave activists to understand the political, economic and social world around them, and how to advance the cause of humanity.

Imperialism in the Middle East, NATO & the rearmament of Europe - Why does Starmer back Trump & Netanyahu's War Drive?An in-depth forum with:• Steve Howell, analyst of US and British politics, author of 'Collateral Damage' & 'Game Changer,' & former advisor to Jeremy Corbyn.• Jenny Clegg, author of 'China's Global Strategy'• Marga Ferré, President of transform! europe & Co-President of Fundación de Estudios Críticos in Spain.Tune into the discussion on understanding and opposing imperialism in the age of Trump 2.0 - and the role Britain is playing under Starmer.A socialist political education forum hosted by by Arise - A Festival of Left Ideas in association with media partner Outlook.You can view all upcoming Arise Festival events here: https://linktr.ee/arise_festivalAnd donate to Arise Festival at https://bit.ly/donatearise2024Intro music for the Arise Festival Podcast - "Which Side Are You On" by Sam Browse.

A rally against the government's planned cuts to disability support with... John McDonnell MP // Ellen Clifford, Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) // Richard Burgon MP // Kathy Bole, Disability Labour // Neil Duncan-Jordan MP // Sarah Woolley, BFAWU // Mads Wainman, Labour Students Disabled Students Officer // Ian Byrne MP // and more. As the fightback grows against more cuts, tune in and join the demand to halt to cuts to disability support - and for real action against poverty. It's time to tax the wealthy and profiteers, invest in our future and end austerity. There is an alternative!Hosted by the TUCG (Trade Union Co-ordinating Group) & Arise - A Festival of Left Ideas.You can view all upcoming Arise Festival events here: https://linktr.ee/arise_festivalAnd donate to Arise Festival at https://bit.ly/donatearise2024

An in-depth forum on the long, bloody history of British colonial policy in Palestine - and its devastating impacts to this day.With Bernard Regan, author of 'The Balfour Declaration: Empire, Mandate and Resistance in Palestine'; long-term campaigner for Palestine and member of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) Executive Committee.He was the first recipient of the National Union of Teachers’ Steve Sinnott Award in recognition of his contribution to international solidarity.A socialist political education forum hosted by Arise - A Festival of Left Ideas in association with media partner Labour Outlook.You can watch the presentation with Bernard's slides here: You can view upcoming Arise Festival events here: https://linktr.ee/arise_festival

Tune in with leading voices from frontline struggles across the globe fighting for peace, justice and a better world on the Eve of International Workers Day.With...Richard Burgon MP // Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary .// Chris Hazzard MP, Sinn Fein (Ireland) // Walter Baier, Party of the European Left (Austria) // Maria Perez Ramos, Mexico Solidarity Forum (Mexico) // Marga Ferré, transform! Europe & Foundation for Critical Studies (Spain) // Dialo Diop, PASTEF Vice-President (Senegal)// Eman Al-Shayeb, General Secretariat, General Union of Palestinian Teachers (GUPT) The Arise Festival Annual eve of May Day rally. You can view upcoming Arise Festival events here: https://linktr.ee/arise_festivalIntro music for the Arise Festival Podcast - "Which Side Are You On" by Sam Browse.

A review of the Spring Statement and a rally against cuts to disability support. With,,, John McDonnell MP, Paula Peters (Disabled People Against Cuts), Fran Heathcote (PCS General Secretary), Martin Cavanagh (PCS National President) and Sarah Woolley (BFAWU General Secretary).Come together to discuss our movements' response to the Spring Statement, and how we set a different economic agenda that puts people first and stops the scapegoating, ending never-ending cuts and misery.Hosted by the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG) in association with Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas. Find a link to donate and for all Arise Events here: https://linktr.ee/arise_festivalIntro music for the Arise Festival Podcast - "Which Side Are You On" by Sam Browse.

With special guests from Palestine including Samia Al-Botmeh (assistant professor in economics, Birzeit University.)Plus: Louise Regan (Palestine Solidarity Campaign), Sarah Woolley (BFAWU General Secretary), Sophie Bolt (CND), Mads Wainman (Disabled Students' Officer, Warwick SU), Niamh Iliff (Arise), & Jess Barnard (Labour NEC & Labour & Palestine).Part of the calendar of events around #IWD2025 - stand together for freedom for Palestine, an end to the illegal occupation & as part of the global BDS movement.Hosted by Labour & Palestine in association with Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas.