SWP Birmingham Branch

● for revolutionary socialism ● for internationalism ● for liberation ● from below

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For socialism

The present system cannot be patched up - it has to be completely transformed. The structures of the parliament, army, police and judiciary cannot be taken over and used by the working people. Elections can be used to agitate for real improvements in people's lives and to expose the system we live under, but only the mass action of workers themselves can change the system. Workers c

reate all the wealth under capitalism. A new society can only be constructed when they collectively seize control of that wealth and plan its production and distribution according to need. For internationalism

We live in a world economy dominated by huge corporations. Only by fighting together across national boundaries can we challenge the rich and powerful who dominate the globe. The struggle for socialism can only be successful if it is a worldwide struggle. This was demonstrated by the experience of Russia where an isolated socialist revolution was crushed by the power of the world market - a market it could only contend with by becoming state capitalist. In Eastern Europe and China similar states were later established. Against racism, imperialism and oppression

We oppose everything which turns workers from one country against those from another. We oppose all immigration controls and campaign for solidarity with workers in other countries. We support the right of black people and other oppressed groups to organise their own defence and we support all genuine national liberation movements. We campaign for real social, political and economic equality for woman and for an end to all forms of discrimination against le****ns, gay men, bisexual and transgender people. Revolutionary party

Those who rule our society are powerful because they are organised - they control the wealth, media, courts and the military. They use their power to limit and contain opposition. To combat that power, working people have to be organised as well. The Socialist Workers Party aims to bring together activists from the movement and working class. A revolutionary party is necessary to strengthen the movement, organise people within it and aid them in developing the ideas and strategies that can overthrow capitalism entirely. We are committed to fight for peace, equality, justice and socialism.

29/05/2026

*Tommy Robinson and the Remaking of British Fascism*

🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Since the far-right riots in the summer of 2024, the UK has seen a dangerous surge of the far-right and fascist groups. Culminating in last September's 130k strong "Unite the Kingdom" rally. At the top of this is Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Robinson is a known fascist, former member of the n**i BNP and co-founder of the fascist EDL street movement.

In his groundbreaking new article, Richard Donnelly's cuts through the arguments that Robinson isn't a fascist and analyses how Robinson uses conspiracy to bind together a street movement without needing a formal organisation.

Join Richard Donnelly to discuss his new article and get organised in the fight against fascism.

All welcome!

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Tommy Robinson and the Remaking of British Fascism 🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH Since the far-right riots in the summer of 2024, the UK has seen a dangerous surge of the far-right and fascist groups. Culminating in last September's 130k strong "Unite the Kingdom" rally. At the top of this is Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Robinson is a known fascist, former member of the n**i BNP and co-founder of the fascist EDL street movement. Despite these credentials some still refuse to label him as a fascist. Some argue that his support for Israel means he can't be a fascist because he isn't anti-Semitic. Others claim that because he has no formal organisation he isn't building a fascist street movement. In his groundbreaking new article, Richard Donnelly's cuts through these arguments and delivers an insightful analysis of the changing nature of British fascism. All anti-fascists should be armed with this analysis in order to better understand and fight the threat. Join Richard Donnelly to discuss his new article and get organised in the fight against fascism. All welcome! Zoom ID: 281 634 5938 Zoom pwd: 967537

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05/05/2026

*BOOK LAUNCH: Bye Bye Blackshirt! The fight against Oswald Mosley, antisemitism and the British Union of Fascists*

🗓️ Wednesday 6th May, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Join anti-fascist author Mark Krantz to discuss his new book, Bye Bye Blackshirt!

Bye Bye Blackshirt tells the history of the two years of anti-fascist struggle that successfully broke the rise of Oswald Mosley and his antisemitic British Union of Fascists.

Open meeting, all welcome!

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28/04/2026

*Are the Greens the answer to stopping Reform?*

🗓️ Wednesday 29th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

As the local elections draw near, the question of keeping Reform out is at the front of many people's minds. The collapse in support for Labour and the failure of Your Party to stand in many areas has left many on the Left searching for a variable alternative. For many the answer is to support the Green Party who have seen a swell in support since the election of Zack Polanski as leader.

So, are the Greens the answer to defeating Reform? Join the discussion. All welcome!

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10/04/2026

*From Trans Rights to Abortion Rights: Why the State Wants to Control Our Bodies*

🗓️ Wednesday 15th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

States across the world, from Starmer's government to the Trump administration, are pushing laws that restrict a woman's right to choose, block trans people from accessing the medical care they need to transition, and banning Muslim women from dressing according to their beliefs.

All of these are things that restrict our autonomy, our control over our own bodies and how we live our lives. Join us to discuss the dangers of these policies, why they are happening, and how capitalism actually relies on denying us our autonomy.

Open meeting, all welcome!

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From Trans Rights to Abortion Rights: Why the State Wants to Control Our Bodies 🗓️ Wednesday 15th April, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH States across the world, from Starmer's government to the Trump administration, are pushing laws that restrict a woman's right to choose, block trans people from accessing the medical care they need to transition, and banning Muslim women from dressing according to their beliefs. All of these are things that restrict our autonomy, our control over our own bodies and how we live our lives. Join us to discuss the dangers of these policies, why they are happening, and how capitalism actually relies on denying us our autonomy. Open meeting, all welcome! Zoom ID: 281 634 5938 Zoom pwd: 967537

04/04/2026

Now is the time of monsters: Gramsci for the 21st century

🗓️ Wednesday 8th April, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

“The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born—now is the time of monsters,”

Gramsci's words, written from an Italian fascist prison, remain highly fitting for the present day as we once again face the rising monster of fascism.

There is much to be learnt from Gramsci. His theory of hegemony helps us to understand how the ruling class maintains their rule. He developed our understanding of class consciousness with the ideas of "common" and "good" sense. And his experiences at the forefront of revolutionary struggle in Italy informed great insights into the role of the party and it's strategy and tactics.

Join the discussion. All welcome!

In person meeting but you can join online via Zoom ID 281 634 5938 passcode 967537

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Now is the time of monsters: Gramsci for the 21st century 🗓️ Wednesday 8th April, 7pm 📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH “The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born—now is the time of monsters,” Gramsci's words, written from an Italian fascist prison, remain highly fitting for the present day as we once again face the rising monster of fascism. There is much to be learnt from Gramsci. His theory of hegemony helps us to understand how the ruling class maintains their rule. He developed our understanding of class consciousness with the ideas of "common" and "good" sense. And his experiences at the forefront of revolutionary struggle in Italy informed great insights into the role of the party and it's strategy and tactics. Join the discussion. All welcome!

29/03/2026

After half a million protested on the Together Alliance march join this meeting, how do we fight fascism and capitalism?
Birmingham SWP public meeting
*New World Disorder: the modern far right and how we beat them*
📅Wed 1 April, 7pm
📌The Warehouse, 54 Allison St B5 5TH

29/03/2026

24/03/2026

*What drives imperialism? And how can it be beaten?*

🗓️ Wednesday 25th March, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Capitalism is always driving the world into war. Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and more. This is inevitable under capitalism as imperialism is an inherent stage of capitalism.

But capitalist imperialism in the Marxist tradition is not just one powerful state dominating its neighbours. It’s a product of the development of capitalism—the highest stage of capitalism, as the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin put it.

Why does imperialism create the drive for war? How do we support anti-imperialist movements across the world? And what can we do here in the imperial core?

Join the discussion. All welcome!

In person meeting but you can join online via Zoom ID 281 634 5938 passcode 967537

In person meeting but you can join online via Zoom ID 281 634 5938 passcode 967537

01/03/2026

*Imperialism & Resistance in Iran: Past, Present & Future*

🗓️ Wednesday 4th March, 7pm
📍The Warehouse, 54 Allison St, B5 5TH

Israel and the United States have launched major strikes on Israel. This brutal imperialism will lead to more death and destruction.

This comes on the back of recent protests against the regime in Iran. But it is for the people of Iran to determine their future, not western bombs.

How should we make sense of these attacks? What does this bald-faced imperialism mean for the Iran and the wider world?

Join the discussion. All welcome!