When:

25th November 2009, 06:00PM

Where:

Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, London SW1A 2LW

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THIS EVENT.

Matt Carter - Former General Secretary of the Labour Party, on RH Tawney

Lord Donoughue - Previously Head of the Prime Minister's Policy Unit, on Herbert Morrison

Dianne Hayter - Former Chair of the Fabian Society and Labour Party, on Charlie Turnock

Lord Lipsey - Former Chair of the Fabian Society and Special Adviser to Anthony Crosland

James Purnell MP for Stalybridge and Hyde and Director of Demos' Open Left Project (Chair)

The Open Left Project at Demos and the Labour History Group will host a debate on where the Left should look for inspiration today. As the Left grapples with economic and political challenges, can Labour's history offer a guide to weathering the storm?

Four Labour veterans will debate what the experiences of RH Tawney, Herbert Morrison, Anthony Crosland and Charlie Turnock can contribute to the political and ideological renewal of the Left today. James Purnell MP, Director of the Open Left project at Demos, will chair the event.

RSVP to seminars@demos.co.uk or call 0207 367 6333 to confirm your attendance and inform us of any access needs. Please allow 15 minutes to clear security upon arrival.