Politics is at a turning point. The recent European and local elections have sent shockwaves through our political system. With the two main parties in crisis now is the time to rethink. The structures of the Labour Party were forged in the 19th century at the heart of an industrial revolution, now as we face a 21st Century technological revolution they must again be remade. This cannot be done solely from the top of our party or within our existing organisational structures which time after time have failed to open up the space to imagine something different. This change can only come from the bottom up and through the actions of activists within our party. We must create new spaces and new ways for our movement to come together to have these vital conversations.

On 15th July Labour Together will broker a space for activists and factions across our movement and beyond to come together to discuss just what a 21st Century Party could look like.

We'll be asking:

1. How can Labour transform how it campaigns for the 21st century?

2. In an era of division, how can we truly democratise the party in a way that allows for deliberation and consensus building?

3. When hate is widespread, how can we build a new kinder political culture?

4. How can we build a genuine mass movement that is truly reflective of our country?

5. As power changes, how can we foster, nurture and grow new kinds of leadership fit for a new politics?

6. How can we make sure our party more equally amplifies, includes and represents the diversity of voices within our movement?

7. How can our party become more open to innovation and be flexible enough to adapt in a century of rapid change?  

8. What is our link with the wider Labour Movement and how can it be renegotiated for the next century?

For our event, we’ll be joined by Laura Parker, National Co-ordinator of Momentum and Nathan Yeowell, Director of Progress, who will provide opening contributions. This will be followed by a workshop with smaller discussion groups on each theme.