RIALTO THEATRE, 11 DYKE ROAD, BN1 3FE: MONDAY (SEPTEMBER 23)
1.15pm: Culture, Arts, and Freedom
- Jackie Walker: Socialist activist, writer; WitchHunt, the film documentary;
- Professor David Miller: Professor of Political Sociology at Bristol University’s
School for Policy Studies; a director of Public Investigations, a non-profit company (Spinwatch and Powerbase projects); - Ken Loach (invited, but not yet confirmed): Socialist and director of television and independent film (Sorry We Missed You, and many more!).
3pm: A showing of WitchHunt
- The John Pullman documentary film, featuring Jackie Walker, which explores the connections between the attacks on Labour, the ongoing tragedy of Palestine, and the wider struggle against race-based oppression.
4.30pm: Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): How money really works
- Professor Bill Mitchell: The world-renowned economist will debunk myths about government finances and how money works; what the Job Guarantee is and how a Green New Deal can be paid for;
- Chris Williamson: The socialist MP for Derby North will discuss with Professor Mitchell the opportunities MMT can offer to Labour Party members fighting for a socialist government led by Jeremy Corbyn.
6.30pm: Labour Representation Committee – The Left Labour Needs
- Matt Wrack: Chair of LRC; general secretary, Fire Brigades Union;
- Adriana Alvarez: Fight for 15 organising committee in the United States;
- Chris Williamson: Socialist MP for Derby North;
- Jackie Walker: LRC national executive committee;
- Ian Hodson: President, Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union;
The meeting, which is certain to be full to capacity, will be chaired by Cathy Augustine, LRC vice-chair.
9.30pm: An evening of readings and reflections
- Jackie Walker: Socialist activist, writer; WitchHunt, the film documentary;
- Steve Tiller: Opera and theatre director and producer, actor;
- Kerry-Anne Mendoza: Writer, journalist, and social commentator; editor of The Canary.