Issues and campaigns: Violence Against Women
On average, more than two women in England and Wales are killed by a male partner or ex. And then there is rape, sexual harassment, and more.
Ealing TUC International Women’s Day Celebration
Lighting, Rigged
Thirty-five years ago, I was sexually assaulted at a gig. I never told anyone. But over the last few years, some stuff has prompted me to finally address it – by writing this poem. Standing by the ticket table, flogging … Read more
The Story of Sarah and Gertie
Inspired by the story of Sarah Lawton and Gertrude Bigwood This is the dad working five months away from his family, keeping starvation at bay This is the mum taking work when it comes boiling laundry and toiling for pitiful … Read more
Socialist-feminist reading group: Minnie Lansbury
Venue: Effra Social, 89 Effra Road, London SW2 1DF Come to our next meeting of our monthly socialist feminist reading group, hosted by Workers’ Liberty members – open to all! We’ll be reading chapter 6 of Janine Booth’s new book … Read more
Lyric video: The Girl from Clapham
Peterborough Women’s Festival
Minnie Lansbury at the Nottingham Women’s History Group
Janine will be giving an illustrated talk about the life of Minnie Lansbury. Venue: International Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FN This is a members-only event, although it is free to join the Nottingham Women’s History Group! A donation … Read more
Minnie Lansbury, community campaigner: talk at Nottingham Unite Community meeting
Women, History, Wine and Socialism in Gedling (Nottingham)
Venue: Killisick Community Centre, Nottingham NG5 Gedling Labour’s Women’s Forum are proud to announce Labour Women’s History expert and author Nan Sloane will be speaking about her new book The Women in the Room at an evening reception. We are very … Read more
Book launch – Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor
You must register for this event by booking a free ticket here. Capacity is limited. Venue: Unity House, 39 Chalton Street, Kings Cross, London NW1 1DU Speakers: Janine Booth, author Clive Lewis MP Host: Michelle Rodgers, RMT National President A launch … Read more
Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor
On the day before Minnie Lansbury’s 130th birthday, Janine Booth speaks about her life at Workers’ Liberty’s London Forum. Venue: UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL More details and (free) ticket booking here. All welcome. This is a … Read more
Stop Sexual Harassment and Assault on Public Transport
In July, I spoke at an event organised by Islington Labour Party women’s forum, called ‘Keeping women and girls safe in Islington’. There were various speakers from community organisations, the council and the police, plus workshops on domestic abuse, sexual … Read more
“Keeping women and girls safe in Islington” – a Labour Women’s Forum seminar
You can read a detailed report of this talk here. Janine will be taking part in a panel discussing violence against women, focusing on sexual harassment at work and on public transport. She will then be facilitating a workshop. Venue: … Read more
No Hope for Chope
I fancied some titilating photos so I went on an upskirting hunt I didn’t really care about consent, that’s if I’m being blunt I came across Sir Christopher and thought I’d have a punt I’d capture a … Read more
DMWs at Gedling Labour Party
Minnie Lansbury: a different sort of Labour councillor
A public meeting/discussion, organised by Lewisham Workers’ Liberty Minnie Lansbury was only 32 when she died in 1922, but she had a full and inspiring life. The daughter of Jewish immigrants, she was one of the Poplar Labour councillors who … Read more
Pamphlet launch: George Lansbury, Minnie Lansbury and Modern Feminism
Venue: Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archive, 277 Bancroft Rd, London E1 4DQ. Free entry. All welcome. With speakers, refreshments, and copies of the pamphlet available for just £2.50 per copy. Speakers include: Janine Booth, pamphlet author Selina Gellert, … Read more
Harvey is a Sex Addict
Harvey Weinstein is an addict Harvey, he just has to have it Harvey’s checked into a clinic Not convinced? You heartless cynic Harvey can not help himself Please pray for Harvey’s failing health Poor Harvey, he is sex addicted Please … Read more
Report: ETF Women’s Conference 2017
RMT’s delegation to the European Transport workers’ Federation Women’s Conference comprised Mary Jane Herbison, Michelle Rodgers, Lorna Tooley and Janine Booth. The conference was, unfortunately, squeezed into a short time on a single day. It still managed to do its … Read more