International Branch of the British Labour Party
PES Progressive Convention: invitation from PES Activists
Sep 23rd
PES Activists are pleased to invite you to the PES Progressive Convention, which will take place in Brussels on 25-26 November 2011.
Recent world developments, the economic crisis, the uprisings in the Arab World, the youth protests, all show that citizens are eager to participate in society and for their views to be taken into account. So, this year, the PES will organise a different type of event: outward looking, participative and interactive.
Based on the new PES Declaration of Principles, claiming the PES values and principles guiding PES policies, the aim of the Convention is to launch a deep policy review building up to the Fundamental Programme that will be adopted at the 2012 PES Congress. The Convention will be a unique open space bringing together progressive politicians, trade-unions, NGOs, associations, academics and artists. It will be a two-day brainstorming, with simultaneous and innovative debates, workshops, panels and cultural activities such as a film festival, a political bookshops and concerts.
A half-day in-depth reflection will be dedicated to each of the following crucial challenges:
A new fair growth model – inventing a new growth paradigm built on economic, social and environmental progress, with a new governance concept.
A just society, equality for all – developing new policies for inclusive societies overcoming inequalities and ensuring decent jobs for all.
New global answers to new global challenges – formulating a new global deal to shape globalisation in a progressive way.
Democracy and active citizenship – conceiving a dynamic society where everyone is involved.
Registrations can be made through the PES website. If you are a PES activist, there is limited accommodation available, for which you can apply here.
Next branch meeting: Emma Reynolds MP
Sep 15th
The next Brussels Labour branch meeting is next week, with a former BL treasurer and now MP for Wolverhampton North East and Shadow Foreign Office minister:
Tuesday 20 September
Emma Reynolds MP
Carpe Diem, 13 Avenue de Tervuren, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels (upstairs room)
19:30: Venue open – If you would like to eat, please come early and order before the meeting
starts
20:00: Start of meeting
Forthcoming meetings include:
Thursday 13 October
John Fitzmaurice Memorial Lecture 2011: Baroness Jan Royall, Leader of the Labour Party in the House of Lords
Press Club Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Etterbeek
Further details to follow.
Brussels Labour AGM 2011 – draft minutes
Aug 8th
The draft minutes of the Brussels Labour Annual General Meeting 2011, held on 23 March, are available here.
FEPS ‘Call to Europe’ event on 29-30 June
Jun 23rd
If we did not have a united Europe nowadays, would there be any reason to bother creating it?
This is the fundamental question which FEPS, the Foundation for European Progressive Studies, will try to answer during its Call to Europe conference on 29-30 June in Brussels. Through this conference, FEPS, a progressive think tank that seeks answers about the future of Europe and to better promote the European project, aims to find a new vision for a political, social and international European Union.
More information is available here.
Next branch meeting – Labour is listening, with Ellie Reeves
Jun 23rd
Our next branch meeting is your chance to discuss the future of the Labour Party directly with a member of the Party’s National Executive Committee:
Policy Forum input – Ellie Reeves, CLP representative, National Executive Committee: the opportunity to discuss Brussels Labour’s contribution to the Labour Party consultations ‘Partnership into Power’ and ‘Refounding Labour’
Wednesday 29 June 2011 | Frère de Martin, Rue Charles Martel 6, 1000 Brussels | Venue opens at 19:30, Meeting at 20:00
You can read the Brussels Labour submission here.
Brussels Labour reponse to Labour Party consultations
Jun 19th
Please find below Brussels Labour’s response to the Labour Party consultations on ‘Refounding Labour’ and ‘Partnership into Power’:
Maria Eagle to speak to Brussels Labour on Tuesday
Jun 19th
Maria Eagle MP will be in Brussels next week and has asked to meet the Brussels Labour branch. Therefore, we are pleased to announce an additional meeting:
Maria Eagle MP, Shadow Spokesperson for Transport
Tuesday 21 June 2011 | Frère de Martin, Rue Charles Martel 6, 1000 Brussels | Venue opens at 19:30, Meeting at 20:00
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Future dates:
Labour is listening!
Our next regular branch meeting is your chance to discuss the future of the Labour Party directly with a member of the Party’s National Executive Committee:
Policy Forum input – Ellie Reeves, CLP representative, National Executive Committee: the opportunity to discuss Brussels Labour’s contribution to the Labour Party consultations ‘Partnership into Power’ and ‘Refounding Labour’
Wednesday 29 June 2011 | Frère de Martin, Rue Charles Martel 6, 1000 Brussels | Venue opens at 19:30, Meeting at 20:00
Summer Social, hosted by Sue Davies
Wednesday 13 July 2011 | Please contact the Secretary for the address (sent in a mailing to members) | 19:30-22:30 | Please bring a bottle!
