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June 2008

Saturday, 28  June 2008, 10:30—18:00

University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY

(tube: Goodge St or Russell Sq)

Conference: Voices for the working class in the 21st century

A fascinating day of discussion and debate on building broad left parties across Europe.

Working people are looking for a political alternative. Their traditional parties have become parties of the rich. This conference will look at the experiences of socialist from across Europe in building new political voices for the working class. Book now: Tickets are 10 pounds waged / five pounds unwaged / two pounds students. Pay to/order from "Resistance", PO Box 1109 London N4 2UU or email contact@socialistresistance.net

Friday, 27 June 2008, 19:30

Ealing Town Hall, Victoria Hall (tube Ealing Broadway)

Dinner and Lecture: MP Ibrahim Kanaan

Please note that the evening is in Arabic.  £35 will bring you dinner, entertainment, and the ever-eloquent Mr Kanaan.  To book your seat, please contact us at mail@friendsoflebanon.org or phone 01923 772494.

Saturday, 28 June 2008, 18:00—20:00

Old Cinema, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW

(tube Oxford Circus).

Public Lecture: MP Ibrahim Kanaan

A public lecture exploring the electoral system in Lebanon and the concept of Lebanese-expatriate voting. Please note that the evening is in English.  Free admission, no booking required.

Sunday, 29 June 2008, 10:00

Malet Street, Central London

Bus demonstation: 60 years of Nakba

Join the bus on 29 June in central London to highlight Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people as Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary. Three double decker buses will drive around central London, covered with banners highlighting the 60 years of Nakba and Israel’s crimes against the people of Palestine.  Black balloons will be attached to the bus, to mirror the marking of the Nakba in Palestine.  Join us on the buses!!!  Cyclists — please also come and follow the buses.  The buses will leave from Malet Street at 10 am.  This event has been organised by Action Palestine, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Twinning Network, the Palestinian Forum of Britain, the Palestine Return Center, the British Muslim Initiative and NUS. More info at www.palestinecampaign.org.

 

Jews for Justice for Palestinians (JFJFP) have received police permission for a small, silent vigil close to Trafalgar Square. Places on the vigil are limited, so if you wish to participate, please email jfjfpevents@googlemail.com.

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