Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
A biography of a daughter of Jewish immigrants who became a fighter for women’s votes, against war and for socialism, who died shortly after a spell in prison as part of the successful Poplar Council rates rebellion. Published in November 2018 by Five Leaves.
Janine will tell the story of one of Holloway prison’s former residents at this event to mark the seventh anniversary of the prison’s closure and promote proposals for a progressive Women’s Building in its place. Venue: entrance to HMP Holloway, … Read more
Janine chats with Pippa from Five Leaves about writing, politics, motivation, lockdown, poetry and much more. Warning: may contain poetry and book extracts!
Talking about my political hero and subject of my biography, Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor. To invite Janine to speak about Minnie, email [email protected].
In the latest East London History Society newsletter, Rosemary Tayor has written a very postive review of ‘Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor’. She writes: This book is a long overdue acknowledgement of the crucial role played by a woman, once revered in … Read more
A Marxist and trade unionist herself, Booth makes Lansbury a hero of her time and place and of what she sees as a continuing fight for equality. Click here to read the Jewish Chronicle’s review of Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, … Read more
Venue: Nottingham Mechanics Institute This is an all-day event. Janine will be giving an illustrated talk about Minnie Lansbury from 4-5pm. The third Nottingham Radical Bookfair… 30 tables from new and second hand booksellers, publishers and organisations and a full … Read more
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
Janine will be speaking about the life of Minnie Lansbury at a day-long event at Peterborough Town Hall as part of the Peterborough Women’s Festival. The event starts at 11am, with speakers from 1pm.
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
Join Janine and other featured writers at LOOSE MUSE – London’s Premiere Women’s Writers Night. On this occasion, Janine will be speaking mainly about her book, ‘Minnie Lansbury – suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor’. Venue: The Sun Pub, 21 Drury Lane … Read more
Lansbury’s parents were impoverished Jews from Poland, then part of the Russian Empire, and had fled to the East End of London to escape antisemitic pogroms and persecution. Some in the labour movement welcomed the Jewish refugees, but others … Read more
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
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
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
Janine will give a talk and lead a discussion about Minnie Lansbury, with her new book – Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist, rebel councillor – on sale. Hosted by Labour Political Education Workshop. Venue: New Cross Learning, 283 – 285 New Cross Rd, London SE14 … Read more