Fall in Love with Politics – Politics in the Pub Valentine’s Special

Posted on 9 January 2016 Updated on 17 January 2016

Tired of the same faces, same arguments, same policies week after week? Bored of the carbon copy bombast? Take a fresh look at politics, hear new arguments and speak to passionate people who might just make you think again about the other parties at our Valentine’s Political Speed Dating event.

With around a dozen politicos ready, willing and eager to tempt you to change your mind, you’re sure to find something to bridge the divide… and maybe even cross it.

This is easily our most expansive, exciting and unusual event to date. A whole host of outstanding speakers will be on hand to tell you why they love their politics, and why you should too.

It’s certainly not one to miss!

• Glyde House (opposite Bradford Ice Arena), Glydegate, Little Horton Lane BD5 0BQ
• 17^th February – 7pm

Booking is essential as we expect this to be yet another sell out – and with these speakers, how could it not be?

Naz Shah MP (Labour, Bradford West) – Naz is returning to Politics in the Pub to convince you that Labour’s got it right on women and that their All Women Shortlists are working to make Parliament more inclusive, more representative and better able to work for everyone.

Party leaders Dave Green (Labour, Wibsey) and Simon Cooke (Conservative, Bingley Rural) have both spoken at Politics in the Pub before and will* return to tell you why their respective parties deserve your vote nationally and locally.

Kersten England (Chief Executive Bradford Council) – Kersten is coming along to tell you about the role of the council, how it works and how our society wouldn’t look anything like it does without the vital services it provides.

Hawarun Hussain (Shipley, Green Party) – Hawarun will be hoping to convince you that The Green Party deserves your vote, explaining how it’s not just for veggies & vegans, but filled with local & national policies which will strike a chime with you.

Jason Smith (UKIP) – Jason firmly believes the UK is better off out of the EU and will work tirelessly to convince you that only UKIP’s policies, including but not only voting to leave, is the right way forward.

Yorkshire First – YF believe that Britain’s biggest county needs a stronger voice locally and nationally, and their representative (tbc) will talk up the county and the need for a Yorkshire Parliament.

Ralph Berry (Wibsey, Lab&Coop) – Ralph will be talking about the Cooperative movement and party, and how they link to but are distinct from Labour.

On top of these great speakers, we’ve got representatives of The Co-Operative Party and more – so you’re sure to find something to love.

Find a new political love at Politics in the Pub’s Valentine’s Special – book now to ensure your place at the tables.