SWP Birmingham Branch

*From Reform UK to Racist Riots: The Rising Threat of the Far Right*

🗓️ Wednesday 17th June, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Riots in Southampton. Pogroms in Belfast. And Nigel Farage calling for "cold fury". The threat of the far right is undeniably on the rise.

Previously, Farage tried to distance himself from fascist street movements. Now he is calling for violence and thuggery in the wake of tragedy.

How do we understand this shifting dynamic. And, crucially, how do we beat it?

Join the discussion. All welcome!

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From Reform UK to Racist Riots: The Rising Threat of the Far Right 🗓️ Wednesday 17th June, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH Riots in Southampton. Pogroms in Belfast. And Nigel Farage calling for "cold fury". The threat of the far right is undeniably on the rise. Previously, Farage tried to distance himself from fascist street movements. Now he is calling for violence and thuggery in the wake of tragedy. How do we understand this shifting dynamic. And, crucially, how do we beat it? Join the discussion. All welcome!

*Why we need revolution to topple racism*

🗓️ Wednesday 10th June, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

After fascists rioted in Southampton while being given cover by the likes of Farage and racist Reform UK the question of anti-racism is at the forefront for the left.

Racism is not just the result of individual beliefs however. It is pushed from the top of the system by those who want to divide and weaken the working class. And so to put and end to racism we need to end the racist system itself. We need a revolution.

Join the discussion. All welcome!

Zoom ID: 281 634 5938
Zoom pwd: 967537

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Why we need revolution to topple racism 🗓️ Wednesday 10th June, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH After fascists rioted in Southampton while being given cover by the likes of Farage and racist Reform UK the question of anti-racism is at the forefront for the left. Racism is not just the result of individual beliefs however. It is pushed from the top of the system by those who want to divide and weaken the working class. And so to put and end to racism we need to end the racist system itself. We need a revolution. Join the discussion. All welcome! Zoom ID: 281 634 5938 Zoom pwd: 967537

*Tommy Robinson and the Remaking of British Fascism*

🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Since the far-right riots in the summer of 2024, the UK has seen a dangerous surge of the far-right and fascist groups. Culminating in last September's 130k strong "Unite the Kingdom" rally. At the top of this is Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Robinson is a known fascist, former member of the n**i BNP and co-founder of the fascist EDL street movement.

In his groundbreaking new article, Richard Donnelly's cuts through the arguments that Robinson isn't a fascist and analyses how Robinson uses conspiracy to bind together a street movement without needing a formal organisation.

Join Richard Donnelly to discuss his new article and get organised in the fight against fascism.

All welcome!

Zoom ID: 281 634 5938
Zoom pwd: 967537

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Tommy Robinson and the Remaking of British Fascism 🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH Since the far-right riots in the summer of 2024, the UK has seen a dangerous surge of the far-right and fascist groups. Culminating in last September's 130k strong "Unite the Kingdom" rally. At the top of this is Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Robinson is a known fascist, former member of the n**i BNP and co-founder of the fascist EDL street movement. Despite these credentials some still refuse to label him as a fascist. Some argue that his support for Israel means he can't be a fascist because he isn't anti-Semitic. Others claim that because he has no formal organisation he isn't building a fascist street movement. In his groundbreaking new article, Richard Donnelly's cuts through these arguments and delivers an insightful analysis of the changing nature of British fascism. All anti-fascists should be armed with this analysis in order to better understand and fight the threat. Join Richard Donnelly to discuss his new article and get organised in the fight against fascism. All welcome! Zoom ID: 281 634 5938 Zoom pwd: 967537

*BOOK LAUNCH: Bye Bye Blackshirt! The fight against Oswald Mosley, antisemitism and the British Union of Fascists*

🗓️ Wednesday 6th May, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Join anti-fascist author Mark Krantz to discuss his new book, Bye Bye Blackshirt!

Bye Bye Blackshirt tells the history of the two years of anti-fascist struggle that successfully broke the rise of Oswald Mosley and his antisemitic British Union of Fascists.

Open meeting, all welcome!

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*Are the Greens the answer to stopping Reform?*

🗓️ Wednesday 29th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

As the local elections draw near, the question of keeping Reform out is at the front of many people's minds. The collapse in support for Labour and the failure of Your Party to stand in many areas has left many on the Left searching for a variable alternative. For many the answer is to support the Green Party who have seen a swell in support since the election of Zack Polanski as leader.

So, are the Greens the answer to defeating Reform? Join the discussion. All welcome!

Zoom ID: 281 634 5938
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*From Trans Rights to Abortion Rights: Why the State Wants to Control Our Bodies*

🗓️ Wednesday 15th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

States across the world, from Starmer's government to the Trump administration, are pushing laws that restrict a woman's right to choose, block trans people from accessing the medical care they need to transition, and banning Muslim women from dressing according to their beliefs.

All of these are things that restrict our autonomy, our control over our own bodies and how we live our lives. Join us to discuss the dangers of these policies, why they are happening, and how capitalism actually relies on denying us our autonomy.

Open meeting, all welcome!

Zoom ID: 281 634 5938
Zoom pwd: 967537

From Trans Rights to Abortion Rights: Why the State Wants to Control Our Bodies 🗓️ Wednesday 15th April, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH States across the world, from Starmer's government to the Trump administration, are pushing laws that restrict a woman's right to choose, block trans people from accessing the medical care they need to transition, and banning Muslim women from dressing according to their beliefs. All of these are things that restrict our autonomy, our control over our own bodies and how we live our lives. Join us to discuss the dangers of these policies, why they are happening, and how capitalism actually relies on denying us our autonomy. Open meeting, all welcome! Zoom ID: 281 634 5938 Zoom pwd: 967537

Now is the time of monsters: Gramsci for the 21st century

🗓️ Wednesday 8th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

“The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born—now is the time of monsters,”

Gramsci's words, written from an Italian fascist prison, remain highly fitting for the present day as we once again face the rising monster of fascism.

There is much to be learnt from Gramsci. His theory of hegemony helps us to understand how the ruling class maintains their rule. He developed our understanding of class consciousness with the ideas of "common" and "good" sense. And his experiences at the forefront of revolutionary struggle in Italy informed great insights into the role of the party and it's strategy and tactics.

Join the discussion. All welcome!

In person meeting but you can join online via Zoom ID 281 634 5938 passcode 967537

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Now is the time of monsters: Gramsci for the 21st century 🗓️ Wednesday 8th April, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH “The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born—now is the time of monsters,” Gramsci's words, written from an Italian fascist prison, remain highly fitting for the present day as we once again face the rising monster of fascism. There is much to be learnt from Gramsci. His theory of hegemony helps us to understand how the ruling class maintains their rule. He developed our understanding of class consciousness with the ideas of "common" and "good" sense. And his experiences at the forefront of revolutionary struggle in Italy informed great insights into the role of the party and it's strategy and tactics. Join the discussion. All welcome!

After half a million protested on the Together Alliance march join this meeting, how do we fight fascism and capitalism?
Birmingham SWP public meeting
*New World Disorder: the modern far right and how we beat them*
📅Wed 1 April, 7pm
📌The Warehouse, 54 Allison St B5 5TH