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Sunday 27 September 2009

Labour fringe: Reclaim, reform, rethink the state

Democratic alternatives to privatisation: UNISON, War on Want, Red Pepper and Other Tax Payers Alliance Labour Conference fringe meeting Wed 30 September 7.30

• Heather Wakefield, national secretary for local govt, Unison
• Caroline Lucas, leader, Green Party
• John Hilary, executive director, War on Want
• Simon Caulkin, former management editor, Observer
• Hilary Wainwright, co-editor, Red Pepper (and author, Public service reform – but not as we know it!)
Chair: Clifford Singer, The Other TaxPayers’ Alliance

Reclaim, reform, rethink the state
Democratic alternatives to privatisation
Wednesday 30 September, 7.30pm
Venue: Moksha Caffè
4-5 York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU
Brighton’s best independent cafe | Fully licensed | 5 mins from station
The perfect place for a post-conference meal or drink