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22nd January 2026 (Wednesday)
YOUR PARTY BIRMINGHAM: Members of Your Party Birmingham are inviting folks to join the ‘Come to Brum, ATLP strike day protest’ organised by The National Education Union, on 22nd January, gathering at Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BD, from 10.30am, with speeches from 11am. Speakers included Daniel Kebede (NEU General Secretary)
YOUR PARTY BRIGHTON & HOVE: Members will be supporting the Brighton & Hove Stop the War Coalition at their campaign stall, outside Brighton Station (Queens Road), between 5.30pm to 6.30pm, to “help build for the national demonstration for Gaza on the 31st January, and to campaign against Trump’s war drive”
24th January 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY KIRKLEES: Kirklees members will be supporting the Huddersfield Freedom for Palestine roadside protest for Palestine, on Saturday 24th January and are inviting folks to join them and to “Bring your flags for Palestine!” Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity St, Huddersfield HD1 4DT. Starting at 1pm.
PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN (WESTMINSTER): PSC Westminster have organised a ‘Genocide Memorial Vigil’ (past & present), in Parliament Square from 2pm, on Saturday 24th January… “Join all faiths, all ethnicities, for Palestine and others, to remember all the victims of genocide across the world, past and current… hear from many faith groups and ethnicities who have survived genocide… Stand in unity for humanity and justice for all people against hate” Bring flowers and flags!
YOUR PARTY BLACK COUNTRY: Your Party Black Country members are supporting an urgent protest for ROJAVA and demanding an end to attacks on Kurds, by ISIS and it’s allies. We’re mobilising this Saturday from 1pm, at Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD, to defend the democratic women’s revolution in North Eastern Syria from HTS and allied fascist militias, who are attacking after gaining approval from the US and Israel!
25th January 2026 (Sunday)
YOUR PARTY WOKINGHAM & READING: Your Party Wokingham & Reading are holding a free public meeting to discuss the forthcoming people’s budget conference. Venue: Coronation Hall, Headley Rd, Woodley, Reading RG5 4JD, on Sunday 25th January at 1pm.
YOUR PARTY BIRMINGHAM: Your Party Birmingham members are supporting ‘Birmingham Stop the War Coalition’ and inviting people to an open strategy meeting to talk about how to build on the movement and preparing for the European peace conference. The meeting is on 25th January, at Nexus cafe, 38 Meriden Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5LS, from 2 to 5pm. (Interactive workshops and exchange of ideas. Refreshments provided. All welcome!)
YOUR PARTY BLACK COUNTRY: Your Party Black Country members are inviting people to a social event – the RED JAM – at the Lych Gate Tavern, 44 Queen Square, Wolverhampton WV1 1TX (Upstairs), on Sunday 25th January, from 7pm. A chilled event with music, spoken word and food.
27th January 2026 (Tuesday)
YOUR PARTY BRISTOL: Your Party Bristol North East members are holding a public meeting to discuss why opposing Israel is not anti-Semitic, and why it is right to oppose Damien Egan MP (Bristol North East) for supporting Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and for supporting the sale of arms to Israel. Venue: Eastville Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP. Date: 27th January, at 7pm.
YOUR PARTY BLACK COUNTRY: Your Party Black Country members would like to invite people to join them on the monthly ‘Stop Arming Israel’ rally, outside the UAV Engines factory, Lynn Lane, Shenstone WS14 0EA, on January 27th, between 11am to 1pm.
YOUR PARTY SALFORD: Your Party Salford members are calling for… “Rent controls now, public ownership, an end to the cost of living crisis, and end to war and genocide and Socialist change now!” and would like to invite everyone to the ‘Your Party Salford Launch Rally’ on 27th January at The Working Class Movemment Library, 51 Crescent, Salford M5 4WX, from 7pm. Speakers include Your Party Cllr John Warmisham amongst others.
28th January 2026 (Wednesday)
YOUR PARTY WORCESTERSHIRE: Your Party Worcestershire are inviting folks to an open meeting to talk about fighting for socialism, against austerity, racism, inequality & war. The meeting will be at St Andrews Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester WR1 2QT, on Wednesday, 28th January and will start @ 7pm. – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-party-organising-in-worcestershire-to-fight-for-socialism-tickets-1979529476953
YOUR PARTY MANCHESTER: Central Manchester 4 Your Party & Greater Manchester rs21 would like to invite people to a ‘Workers Unite Against the Far Right’ event at Methodist Central Hall, Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ on 28th January, between 7-9pm. We’re hosting an open conversation on opposing the far right at work, on the streets, and in Parliament. CEC candidates also invited to speak.
YOUR PARTY BRISTOL: Your Party Bristol members would like to invite people to a fund raising event and screening of ‘Babylon’ (1980), followed by a panel/audience discussion, at the Malcolm X Community Centre, 141 City Rd, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8YH, on Wedneday 28th at 6-9pm. ….”Babylon (1980) by Franco Rosso: Blue (Brindsley Forde’s character) fronts a dub sound system based in Brixton. It captures the trials and tribulations of young black youths during the rise of the National Front and Thatcherism. This film and discussion will tackle the Caribbean diasporas experience of White Supremacy in the UK, mechanisms of survival and revolutionary art.” All funds raised go to Netpol, who support communities and social movements facing repressive and discriminatory policing, building solidarity through working directly with and being led by movements and communities most affected across all forms of policing. Tickets available at: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/malcolm-x-community-centre/wed-28-jan-urf-screening-of-babylon-1980–146009#e146009
29th January 2026 (Thursday)
YOUR PARTY LANCASHIRE: Members of Your Party Lancashire are inviting folks to an open meeting on Gaza… “Whilst the Genocide still continues in Gaza, we are fortunate enough to hear a first-hand testimony from a Neurosurgeon based in Birmingham. Our special guest Dr. Ismail (who has visited Gaza for a number of years and was in Gaza at the end of last year) will be giving his eyewitness account of what he encountered and we urge everyone to attend and watch this must-see presentation!” Other speakers: Michael Lavalette. Venue: Catherine Beckett Community Centre, 112 Deepdale Rd, Preston, PR1 5AR, Thursday 29th January 2026, between 7pm – 9pm.
30th January 2026 (Friday)
YOUR PARTY CHESTERFIELD & NORTH DERBYSHIRE: Join us for the Left Film Club screening of ‘Hunger,’ in support of Palestine hunger strikes. Venue: The Chesterfield Labour Club, Unity House, 113 Saltergate, Chesterfield S40 1NF, Time: 7pm. All proceeds go to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
YOUR PARTY BLACK COUNTRY: Your Party Black Country members are supporting the Brum Bin Strike Megapicket 3-D, at multiple picket site across Birmingham and Coventry, on 30th January, from 6am. You can sign up to the Megapicket here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/join-the-brum-bin-strike-megapicket-iii-30-january-2026
31st January 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY NORTH SOMERSET: Your Party North Somerset would like to raise awareness of a national march for Palestine on Saturday 31st January, in central London, from 12pm. Local organisers are laying on coaches from Anchor Road Bristol to Central London, leaving Weston train station at 7.30am and Anchor Road in Bristol at 8.15am and picking up from Milbank Pier at 16.45 and get back to Bristol by 8pm. Service station stop at Reading both ways – kids welcome.
YOUR PARTY LANCASHIRE: Your Party Lancashire will also be joining the national march for Palestine in central London. They are laying on coaches from Preston (07739 729214) and Lancaster (07944 142876). Coach tickets are £25.
YOUR PARTY EDINBURGH & LOTHAN: Members will be supporting the ‘Stand Up To Racism’ carnival to celebrate the diversity of our society on 31st January, in Edinburgh, from 3:00pm to 7:00 pm. (Location TBC)… “In the last few months, the far right has tried to divide us and spread hate in our society. In Stand up to Racism we believe that diversity is our strength. United we are strong, divided we fall. This carnival will showcase the diverse cultures of Edinburgh’s communities through food, music, and costumes.” Everyone welcome! Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unity-carnival-tickets-1977718215421
YOUR PARTY STRATFORD & BOW: Members will be supporting the ‘Here to stay, here to fight’ counter protest, Called by London Community Defence, outside Whitechapel Station, Whitechapel, East London E1 1AE, on the 31st January, at 11am. “Don’t let UKIP take the streets”
1st February 2026 (Sunday)
YOUR PARTY HALIFAX: Your Party Halifax are hosting a public meeting on the 1st February, at Arden Road Social Club, Halifax HX1 3AG, from 7-8.30pm. Guest speakers include Zarah Sultana MP, Dan Whittall (Your Party Halifax NEU member) and Fazila Loonat (Your Party Batley, West Yorkshire, organiser). Also attending are ‘Halifax Friends of Palestine’, ‘Stand Up to Racism’ and ‘Together Against the Far Right.’ Book stalls and refreshments also available.
2nd February 2026 (Monday)
YOUR PARTY GREATER MANCHESTER: Greater Manchester Your Party are inviting people to a public meeting on Building Socialism in 2026, at Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS, on Monday 2 February, from 7.30pm. Speakers include Zarah Sultana (online); Councillors John Warmisham (Salford), Michael Lavalette (Preston), Laura Verdasco (Trade Unionists for Trans Rights); Rowena (GM Branches) and Jordan Craw (GM Branches). Tickets available from: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-party-building-socialism-in-2026-tickets-1980824390073
3rd February 2026 (Tuesday)
YOUR PARTY LEEDS: Leeds Your Party are supporting the Together Alliance’s campaign to march against the far right at the end of March. They’re inviting people to come along to a Stand up to Racism mobilising meeting on Tuesday 3rd February, at the Leeds Civic Hall, Calverley St, Leeds LS1 1UR, from 6.30pm.
7th February 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY ISLINGTON: In preparation for the national demo on 28th March, to stop the far right, organisers ‘Together Against the Far Right’ are organising another protest – ‘The North London Unity March’ – to defend refugees and stop the far right. Your Party Islington would like to invite activists to join them on the march from Finsbury Park Mosque to Ducketts Common, on Saturday 7th February, starting @ 12.30pm.
YOUR PARTY LANCASHIRE: Your Party Lancashire members are supporting the ‘Women Against the Far Right North West’ launch event on 7th February, at the Methodist Central Hall, Manchester M1 1JQ,, from 2-5pm. Confirmed speakers and artists include Samira Ali (Stand Up to Racism National Organiser), Kim Johnson (Labour MP), Councillor Chantelle Lunt (Founder of the Merseyside Black Lives matters Alliance), Mary Doolin (North West Regional Secretary PCS), Councillor Hannah Spencer (Green Party National Migration and Refugee Support Spokesperson), Tracey Pook (Didsbury Mosque, Community engagement officer), Elena Bloor (Care 4 Calais, North West Lead), Robina Shah (Programming manager, Muslim Heritage Radio), Agnes Peters (Migrant Worker campaign), Iona (Poet, performer and activist), Paris Lorelei Stalker (Poet) and the Manchester Community Indie Choir. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-against-the-far-right-north-west-launch-tickets-1978159525391
10th February 2026 (Tuesday)
YOUR PARTY ISLINGTON: Islington members raising awareness about ‘Pala’Entines’, a speed friending for Socialists fundraising event organised by The People’s Forum, on Tuesday 10th February, from 7pm, at the World End Pub, 21-23 Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park N4 3EF…. “Meet like-minded lefties, speed friending games, fun times guaranteed. Hosts include Jeremy Corbyn MC.” Book tickets here: https://www.peoplesforum.uk/store/p/pal-entines-social (£10 Entry)
12th February 2026 (Thursday)
MULTIPLE ORGANISERS: Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham, charged for peacefully protesting genocide are facing trial next month, just as the govt’s legislation further restricting the right to protest nears becoming law. As leaders of the Palestine Coalition their cases have significant reverberations for the Palestine movement as well as for the right to protest generally. Join us on 12th February, from 7pm, at the DLT Lecture Theatre (Ground floor), SOAS University, London WC1H 0XG, to hear about how we can defend the right to protest. Speaker include Chris Nineham, Ben Jamal, Juliet Stevenson, Yanis Varoufakis, Sophie Bolt, Alex Kenny and Katy Watts.
13th February 2026 (Friday)
YOUR PARTY ISLINGTON: Your Party Islington are spreading the word that Zarah Sultana will be speaking at Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow E17 7BY, on Friday 13th February @ 7pm. Zarah will be explaining the need for Your Party and why we need to fight for socialist change in the interests of ordinary working class people. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-we-need-your-party-tickets-1979966910328
14th February 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY BRISTOL: Members will be supporting the Bristol Together, United Against Racism celebration unity march & rally, on Saturday 14th February, from 12pm, at College Green, Bristol, BS1 5UY
21st February 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY BRADFORD & YOUR PARTY KIRKLEES: Bradford and Kirklees Your Party members are calling on folks to support the ‘Stop the Fascist Britain First’ counter protest in Manchester on 21st February. The counter demo, organised by Stand Up to Racism, is in response to a demo organised by the British fascist and neo-fascist political party and hate group ‘Britain First’, and will be at Piccadilly Gardens, starting from 11.30am.
YOUR PARTY MEMBERS: Members from multiple areas are promoting the ‘Workers Against the Far Right’ organising conference, hosted by ‘Stand up to Racism’ and the TUC, in central London, on the 21st February, from 11.30am to 4.30pm (venue to be advised). Tickets start at £6.13 and are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workers-against-the-far-right-sutr-tuc-organising-conference-tickets-1976908693118
28th March 2026 (Saturday)
YOUR PARTY MULTIPLE BRANCHES: Call to action from multiple Your Party branches to support the ‘TOGETHER Against The Far Right’ campaign, organised by the Together Alliance, a new alliance of over 50+ campaigns, organisations and civil society groups, plus hundreds of individuals coming together to bring a message of unity against the division of the far right. The Together Alliance are organising a national demonstration on Saturday, 28 March and, to help people to spread the message, campaigners have created a range of free posters, leaflets and stickers that you can pre-order from their Action Network page.
YOUR PARTY ISLINGTON: Your Party Islington members would also like to invite folks to join them in the evening, for a night of solidarity and community, from 7pm to 10pm, at Kingsgate Community Hall, Buckingham Rd, London N1 4DB, to ‘Stand Together for Sundan.’ Connect with local organisations working on the crisis in Sudan, listen to live music and enjoy traditional Sudanese food. More information and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-together-for-sudan-tickets-1981380695999
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