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What can we learn from each other?
Date2007/01/20 12:15 by: Noel HatchIn 1997 everybody on the social-democratic left in Europe turned towards New Labour, towards the third way for inspiration that a better Europe was possible.
In 2007, Blair is on his way out, Jospin, Schroder and Persson have all left...
Labour needs to turn towards Europe for inspiration for transformed renewal, values and putting the good society at the heart of its government.
Blair was once the darling of the European left; now Ségolène Royal is trying to assume that position. With a party membership strengthened over the last 12 months and a real chance of defeating the right in this spring's Presidential elections, things are looking up for the left in France. What can Labour learn? Come along and find out!
Come and join us for an evening of fun and informal discussion. A brief introduction to the topic will start at 7pm on Tuesday 23rd January, although we’ll be gathering for a drink before that.
Speakers: Mickael Laurans and Noel Hatch
Please note the location for the EUROPA-Soirée: The Plumbers Arms, 14 Lower Belgrave St, London, SW1W 0LN – close to Victoria Rail / Underground stations.
The event is free to attend, but it would be good if you could let us know if you plan to come – send an e-mail to europasoiree@lme-lse.org.uk
As the local PES activist network and after our campaiging trip to Sweden, we are looking to campaign in the French 2007 elections, so let us know if you are interested in joining us at noel_hatch@yahoo.co.uk
What can Young Labour learn from our European sister youth branches?
We have collaborated with youth branches for campaigning notably for the Swedish General Elections last year and despite the defeat witnessed how the Young Swedish Social Democrats play a key role in both political engagement and youth inclusion as well as a driving force of their party campaign during elections.
