Winning for All: a campaigner's playbook for beating populism | Presented by the NEU @ THE CAMPAIGN FRINGE

​This session is part of The Campaign Fringe, an all-day gathering of progressive campaigners and experts exploring bold ideas, practical tools, and best practice.

Held on September 29th at the Camp and Furnace Liverpool, The Campaign Fringe is where effective campaigners share what works. Find out more here: https://lu.ma/rpu1av03

​In this session, the NEU bring together an expert panel to discuss how progressives can drive back populism by campaigning for a universalist politics.

​Hard-right populism thrives on division – universal demands cut through it. From Free School Meals for All to Winter Fuel Allowance, campaigns rooting asks in dignity and respect for all, are mobilising broad support. This session explores what strategies and tactics are working. Together we’ll reflect on how universalism can be a cornerstone of addressing inequality, rebuilding social solidarity and winning big. 

Chair: Sarah Kilpatrick, President, NEU

Speakers:

• ​Shavanah Taj, General Secretary, TUC Cymru

• ​Neal Lawson, Director, Compass

• ​Michael Agboh-Davison, Organiser, Unite's Winter Fuel Allowance Campaign

• ​Ian Byrne, Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby, leads the Right to Food Campaign