Young Fabian 'Picnic' @ Fabian Society New Year Conference

Saturday 15 January 2011 Institute of Education, London

Speakers at our lunchtime event were: Rushanara Ali MP,  Dr Maurice Glasman, community organising expert and soon-to-be Labour peer, Adrian Prandle, Young Fabian Chair, Richard Serunjogi, Head of Policy for the Spirit of London Awards (SOLA) Foundation, and Jessica Studdert, co-author The New Generation and Facing Out on Labour Party reform. 

Building upon our work over the last two years on reform of the Labour Party, we will be exploring the ways in which Labour can (re)connect with young people both inside and outside of the party and demonstrating that the issues felt strongly by young people are not unique, but relevant to all. Whether about policy or process, issues felt most by young people are issues for the majority on the centre-left who care about life chances and fairness and see politics as a solution.

In an interactive session, we'll consider:

• how the Labour Party can be reformed for young and 'old' alike
• how to develop relevant policy and engage young people outside of Labour circles
• whether community organising is the answer
• what opportunities there are ahead

Our exciting line-up of high profile speakers and young thinkers and activists will be announced soon!

The New Year Conference takes places from 10am-5pm and features a whole host of speakers and seminars including a keynote speech from Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party. The conference is open to members and non-members. To see the full programme and to book your ticket, please visit the Fabian Society website. To reserve a place at the Young Fabian Picnic, please email YF Chair, Adrian Prandle:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .