Labour leader will
speak at a rally in Birmingham tonight (5 December) setting out
Labour’s plans for a fairer Britain which puts the interests of
the people before the privileged few.
The event, with speakers from music, arts, politics and
trade unions, will take place at the newly restored Custard
Factory venue, a hub for independent shops, cafes, bars and
creative industry in Birmingham, from 7pm.
will be speaking
alongside , Shadow Education
Secretary, trade union leaders including Kevin
Courtney and Mary Bousted from
the National Education Union. There will also be appearances from
Birmingham local Jamelia,
and BeatFreek Collective,
Kioko and UB40’s Jimmy Brown, among
others.
On the day when Labour launched several education and
schools policies, this top line-up includes experts who will
speak powerfully about the need for Labour investment and reform
in schools. Speakers will also be setting out Labour’s radical
plans to transform our economy and society, including plans to
tackle the climate emergency and create a Green Industrial
Revolution, and put power in the hands of the many, not just the
wealthy few.
Labour party members were emailed this week and within a
few hours all of the hundreds of tickets available had
gone.
Ahead of the event, , Labour’s Shadow Education
Secretary, said:
“This election is a chance to deliver the real change
Britain needs and for you to help shape our country for a
generation. With one week to go, it’s too important to leave
politics to other people.
“The last decade has seen wealth and power transferred into
the hands of a privileged few, supported by the Conservatives, at
the expense of the vast majority of people. It’s time to take on
the vested interests holding people back.
“I’m excited to be in Birmingham tonight to bring our
message of hope that Labour will build a fairer, more equal
Britain that cares for everyone and where wealth and power are
shared.”
