SOCIALIST PARTY DAY SCHOOL
‘Socialism - The Sane Society’

Sunday 27th June 3pm

This is proposed as a Centenary event; a campaign/discussion meeting to review the history and future of socialism. It will begin with four brief introductions from speakers lasting 15 minutes each. This will be followed by an open ended discussion.

3pm – ‘The origin and growth of the idea of Socialism’
Speaker - Bill Martin
This will trace the roots of socialist ideas up to "The Communist Manifesto" and the working class movement during the 19th Century.

‘The founding of the Party – 1904’
Speaker - Gwynn Thomas
This will define a landmark in the development of socialist theory which clarified the question of reform or revolution, providing a clear choice between socialism or capitalism.

‘The human cost of capitalism’
Speaker – Cyril Evans
This will set out the deaths and suffering caused by continued capitalism since the Party was founded.

‘The challenge of socialism in the 21st Century’
Speaker – Pieter Lawrence
This will set out how the great powers of modern production could be used for the benefit of the whole world community.

4.15 - Tea Break

4.45 - Open ended discussion.

52 Clapham High Street,
London SW4 7UN.
(Nearest tube stations: Clapham North and Clapham Common)

ALL WELCOME ADMISSION FREE