Weekly Update #19

Hello everyone,

Your  new brief guide to the week is below!

SWP Branch Meetings

This week we were due to have socialism and the fight for women's liberation, but unfortunately our speaker has not been able to attend so this has been postponed. Instead we will have a discussion on the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. An event which rarely receives the coverage it deserves in the UK.

Thursday 3rd March 7 pm West End Community Centre, Derby

Next week, we have Benefits St - Why do Tories Demonise the Poor? CORRECTION: This meeting is not next Thursday, it is in fact scheduled for later this year.

Next Thursday is what do we mean by revolution, where we will discuss the kind of revolution socialists want to see! Thursday 13th March, 7 pm, West End Community Centre.

NUT strike action

The NUT is set to take strike action on 26th March against ongoing attacks on teachers' pay and conditions and the disastrous policies that Michael Gove is inflicting on education.

Send messages of support and solidarity here.

The NUT in Derby is also organising a Question Time event, modelled on the BBC show's format for 18th March (not 17th as we said last week - apologies). It is an open event and will have people from all parts of the political spectrum there - so it is important for socialists to intervene, make contributions and ask the tough questions.

Some details are now available on the NUT blog, including how to get tickets and submit questions for the panel. Click here to go to the blog.

Anti-Racism, Anti-Fascism National Demonstration

On Saturday 22nd March there will be a national demonstration in London against the fascism of groups like the BNP and EDL and the racism of parties like UKIP to mark the UN's Anti-Racism Day. This is an event that all socialists should support, as the ruling class, the racists and the fascists once again try to divide working people from each other.

Unite Against Fascism have organised a coach for the day. Places are free but limited!

To book a space on the coach, call 07929 043 415

Marxism 2014

Marxism is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. From 10-14th July in central London there will be more than 160 meetings and events going on. It's a great place to discuss and learn about all areas of politics and Marxist thought and activity. At the moment there is a £5 discount for early bookings - go here for more information and to book your ticket!