This seminar will examine the growth in the green vote in certain areas, most notably in local government, that culminated in the election of the United Kingdom’s first Green party member of Parliament at last year’s general election. Talking to those with firsthand knowledge of their rise, we ask what circumstances enable the green vote to take root in an area, and how best can Labour respond to this new threat.

Speakers:
Douglas Alexander MP, shadow foreign secretary
Ben Page, chief executive, Ipsos MORI
Luciana Berger MP, shadow climate change minister

Chair: Luke Akehurst, NEC

Date: 28 September 2011
Time: 8-9am
Venue: Vinea, Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AD