OULC Trinity Termcard 2016

Oxford University Labour Club Trinity Termcard 2016

Co-Chairs:

David Parton and Eleanor Ormsby 

Allegations of Anti-Semitism The Oxford University Labour Club fully condemns prejudice and discrimination of any form. We as a club fully condemn anti-Semitism. AntiSemitism is abhorrent, repugnant and contrary to all the values we as a Club, and a part of the Labour movement, hold dear.

Recent allegations of anti-Semitism within OULC have warranted an investigation into the Club, and this is something the Executive Committee takes with the upmost seriousness. We are working in collaboration with the national Labour Party to get to the root of these allegations and eradicate any possible taint of prejudice from within the Club. We hope to have the findings of this report available in the coming months. As a first, initial response to these allegations, we are pleased to host John Mann MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Anti-Semitism this term, as a means of publicly confronting the allegations of this abhorrent prejudice.

 

What this means for OULC now is that unfortunately many speakers who would have loved to visit this term, have now cancelled until the investigation comes to a close and its findings are published. While this is disappointing, in the meantime, OULC will continue to strive to be a welcoming and diverse political society; adopting change in ourself, to replicate in our community.

Executive Committee Trinity Term 2016 Co-Chairs David Parton and Eleanor Ormsby St Hilda’s and Baliol Treasurer

Secretary

Co-Chairs Elect

Lucas Bertholdi-Saad

Katie Oldham

Tom Turner and Tom Wadsworth

Wadham

Wadham

St Catherine’s and St John’s

Women’s Officer

Publicity Officer

Membership Officer

Sophie Corke

Anna Rehfisch

Dan Illey-Williamson

Hertford

Hertford

Queen’s

LGBTQIA+ Officer

BAME Officer

Disabled Members’ Officer

Iris Kaye Smith

Aidan Maharasingam

Tom Wadsworth

Pembroke

St John’s

Hertford

Social Secretary

Campaigns Officer

Jacob Armstrong

Louis McEvoy

Wadham

Christ Church

1st Week Trinity Term 2016 Local Election Campaigning: Sunday 24th April, 10:15, Outside Queen’s College Our first event of Trinity is our weekly campaigning session with Oxford Labour CLP and Andrew Smith MP. With vital Oxford City Council elections on Thursday 5th May, we will putting all our efforts into returning many fantastic Labour councillors as possible.

Welcome Drinks: Monday 25th April, 19:30-22:30, The Old Library, Hertford At just £3 for members and £5 for non-members, our Welcome Drinks is a bargain for your first property Trinity tipple. If the price alone isn’t enough, the return of the iconic ‘Tory Sex Scandal On The Beach’ and the perky ‘Peachy Mandelson’ will definitely having you racing to the bar.

Women’s Caucus: Public Speaking Workshop: Saturday 30th April, (Time TBC), The Old Library, Hertford Our Women’s Officer will be hosting a fantastic workshop designed to empower and boost the confidence of Women’s Caucus members. Please check the Facebook event for more details.

2nd Week Trinity Term 2016 Local Election Campaigning: Sunday 1st May, 10:15, Outside Queen’s College

90th Anniversary of the General Strike: A Commemoration: Tuesday 3rd May, (Time TBC), Oxford Brookes University In conjunction with Oxford Brookes Labour Club, OULC will be hosting a commemorative event to mark the 90th anniversary of the General Strike. Speakers at the event will include Trade Union representatives and a speaker from the Labour History Group.

Election Day Campaigning: Thursday 5th May, all-day, throughout Oxford Our election day campaigning will be confirmed with Oxford Labour and the specific needs of council candidates. Check the OULC Facebook page for further details.

Election Result Evening: Thursday 5th May, 22:00-, St John’s Join us, with tea and cake, for our election coverage event, as we hopefully watch the BBC announce Labour victories across the UK.

3rd Week Trinity Term 2016 General Meeting, with John Mann MP: Monday 9th May, 18:00-, Okinaga Room, Wadham OULC is pleased to announce that John Mann, MP for Bassetlaw since 2001, member of the Treasury Select Committee and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Agains Anti-Semitism will be addressing the Club immediately before our General Meeting. Any member can submit motions for discussion and debate at the General Meeting, and reports from, and questions to the Executive will feature.

Kate Green MP Addresses OULC: Thursday 12th May, 19:30-, Massey Room, Balliol

Kate Green, MP for Stretford and Urmston since 2010, and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities since 2015, will address OULC, followed immediately by Women’s Drinks for members of the Women’s Caucus. Kate was the former Director of the National Council for One Parent Families before then becoming the Chief Executive of the Child Poverty Action Group.

4th Week Trinity Term 2016 European Union Referendum Campaigning: Sunday 15th May, 10:15-, Outside Queen’s College

Coffee and Conversation: Tuesday 17th May, 19:00-, (Location TBC) Join us for our first debate of term. We will discuss three contemporary issues facing the UK and the world, in a friendly, welcoming, inclusive environment over a good cuppa and a few biscuits. Open to all for a small charge.

The Case for EU from the Progressive Loan: Thursday 19th May, 19:30-21:30, Oxford Town Hall Please check the OULC Facebook page for more details.

OULC Welfare Picnic: Saturday 21st May, (Time and Location TBC) Take a revision and exam break with OULC . We’ll provide free food, drink and a chat for members and a chance for some fresh air. What’s not to love?

5th Week Trinity Term 2016 European Union Referendum Campaigning: Sunday 22nd May, 10:15-, Outside Queen’s College

Labour Young Opinions Network: Monday 23rd May, 19:30- (Location TBC) Labour’s Young Opinions Network, inspired by OULC’s ‘Look Left’ , will be hosting a debate with OULC. The feature topic of the discussion will be humanitarian intervention in the twenty-first century, with particular focus on the refugee crisis in Europe.

For more information, check out Labour Young Opinion’s Network: http://www.labourlyon.co.uk

Cross-Party Discussion: Has our government done enough for the feminist cause?

Tuesday 24th May, (Time and Location TBC) The Oxford Students Women’s Equality Party is hosting a panel discussion on the government’s attitude to feminism. OULC, and other University parties, will be there.

Angela Eagle MP Addresses OULC: Thursday 26th May, (Time and Location TBC) Angela Eagle, MP for Wallasey since 1992, Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, will be addressing OULC, followed by LGBTQIA+ Drinks and a collection for Broken Rainbow. Angela studied PPE at St John’s, and worked in the economic directorate of the Confederation of British Industry.

6th Week Trinity Term 2016 European Union Referendum Campaigning: Sunday 29th May, 10:15-, Outside Queen’s College

OULC Trip to Parliament: Tuesday 31st May, (All Day) OULC has organised a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament for the morning of Tuesday 31st of May -further information regarding speakers, will be announced closer to the time.

Chuka Umunna MP Addresses OULC: Thursday 2nd June, (Time and Location TBC)

Chuka Umunna, MP for Streatham since 2010 and former Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, will be addressing OULC. Chuka was a former solicitor and writer for the Financial Times and The Guardian .This will be in conjunction with a campaign event for a ‘Remain’ vote in the EU referendum.

7th Week Trinity Term 2016 European Union Referendum Campaigning: Sunday 5th June, 10:15-, Outside Queen’s College

European Union Referendum Panel Debate: Tuesday 7th May, (Time and Location TBC) We will be hosting a Labour, progressive debate on Britain’s membership of the European Union, with some of the most prominent speakers of the Labour debate, including: Graham Stringer, MP for Blackley and Broughton; Pat Glass, MP for North West Durham and Shadow Minister for Europe; and Chris Bryant, MP for Rhondda, former Minister for Europe and current Shadow Leader of the House of Commons.

8th Week Trinity Term 2016 European Union Referendum Campaigning: Sunday 12th June, 10:15-, Outside Queen’s College

Termly General Meeting, with Drinks: Tuesday 31st May, 19:30-22:30, (Location TBC) Join OULC for our final General Meeting of Trinity, where all members can bring motions or topics for debate, and we will elect the Executive Committee for Michaelmas Term 2016. The General Meeting will be followed by our final Drinks of term.

Finalists ‘Red Tie’ Dinner: (Time, Date and Location TBC)

Our final event of Trinity and of the 2015-16 academic year will be a Finalist-only formal dinner, to reflect on their time at Oxford and the future of OULC.

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