This event is the second series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This seminar will discuss some of the proposals put forward in a new Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies …

This event is the first in our regional series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. Thisfollows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives around the …

  This event is part of our regional series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives around …

Stephen Twigg MP, shadow education secretary, will outline his vision of education reform based on evidence not dogma, standards and not structures. Mary Bousted, general secretary of the ATL and Oli de Botton, head of standards and performance at School 21, will respond to the speech and Gerard Kelly, editor of the TES will open …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives around …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event is the second series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This seminar will discuss some of the proposals put forward in a new Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

Progress will be holding a session at the LGA Labour conference based on the proposals around localism put forward in The Purple Book. Authors Andrew Adonis and Paul Brant will be discussing the themes covered in their chapters and Ruth Cadbury will offer a critique of these ideas before opening up into a discussion chaired …

This event is the second series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This seminar will discuss some of the proposals put forward in a new Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event is the second series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This seminar will discuss some of the proposals put forward in a new Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives …

This event has unfortunately been cancelled. Due to the Finance Bill going through parliament on the 19 April.   This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American …

This event is the first in a series based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This event marks the launch of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives around the world …

Join Progress on December 10 to help Seema Malhotra keep Feltham and Heston Labour. We will be on the doorstep 11 until 4 in this crucial by-election. We will be meeting at Feltham train station at 11am, we hope to see you there!

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

Progress’ latest project, The Purple Book, seeks to reconnent Labour with its ‘decentralising tradition’ while looking to future policies and asks how can we ‘redistribute power’? Jenny Chapman and Jacqui Smith’s chapter in the Purple Book looks at how to redistribute power to local communities and victims of crime in the justice system, this event will debate their …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether or not Labour should get back in …

Progress’ latest project, The Purple Book, seeks to reconnent Labour with its ‘decentralising tradition’ while looking to future policies and asks how can we ‘redistribute power’? As part of our series of events the panel will discuss whether we should, and if so how we do away with top down control to give communities more power in delivering …

With the launch of The Purple Book, Progress are going round the country to debate the ideas it contains. These events will give local members a chance to hear from authors of The Purple Book about their chapter and discuss the wider theme of the book, redistributing power. In particular, the event will explore, whether …

As in previous years, Progress asks the audience to set the agenda at our conference ‘Question Time’, taking questions from the public on the issues they want to discuss. Speakers: Jim Murphy MP, shadow secretary of state for defence Maria Eagle MP, shadow secretary of state for transport Jonathan Reynolds MP, vice chair, Progress Mary …

Progress Rally is the traditional Sunday night curtain raiser to party conference, where over 300 party members and elected representatives colleagues come together for one of the most high profile fringe meetings of conference week. Confirmed speakers: Douglas Alexander MP Liam Byrne MP Caroline Flint MP Tessa Jowell MP Liz Kendall MP Ivan Lewis MP …

Progress’ latest project, The Purple Book, seeks to reconnent Labour with its ‘decentralising tradition’ while looking to future policies and asks how can we ‘redistribute power’? Chapter authors in The Purple Book look at how Labour creates stronger public services. This event asks, ’does Labour’s view of the state need change?’ Join Progress at 6pm on 11 October 2011 in the Wilson Room, …

Author: Liam Byrne MP Author: Frank Field MP Speaker: Kate Green MP Speaker: Graeme Cooke (ippr) Chair: Jonny Reynolds MP Progress’ latest project, The Purple Book, seeks to reconnent Labour with its ‘decentralising tradition’ while looking to future policies and asks how can we ‘redistribute power’?  With key areas of the welfare state being questioned by key parts of …

Due to popular demand Progress are hosting another selection training seminar so you can find out about the process of being selected as a Labour party candidate. If you have considered running for a selection this is perfect timing with the Labour party already selecting candidates for the 26 ‘island seats’ that have been identified …

As businesses continue to suffer in the teeth of a sustained downturn and an uncertain future, wages stagnate and working conditions come under pressure, this seminar will ask whether the transition to the new economy offers more than austerity and belt tightening? Does it present an opportunity for business and unions to build a positive …

Date: 26 September 2011 Time: 12.45-2pm Venue: Baby Blue, 17 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AB This seminar will examine the considerable and increasing geo-political influence of Russia in the South Caucasus and the impact that this is having on European energy security. How can western governments and the European Union ensure the open, …

As countries across the Middle East are bringing down dictatorships and trying to build modern democracies with the vocal support of progressives and those on the left, this seminar will look at the importance of making the progressive case for Israel, where not just a democracy, but a social democracy, rooted in the values of …

As the number of young people not actively learning or in work nears a million, and with a third of school leavers finding the transition to work extremely difficult, this seminar will ask if vocational education can help bridge this gap by matching young people’s potential with the skills shortage so widely cited by employers. …

This seminar will examine the possibilities part time learning can offer, especially as the cost of higher education has increased dramatically for students, and as more people want to remain in their jobs whilst studying. What role can organisations such as the Open University play in equipping people with the skills the modern and future …

As Labour seeks to rebuild a winning progressive coalition, this seminar will ask whether the introduction of primaries, involving pre-registered supporters for parliamentary and mayoral selections, can help to engage a wider group of the public in its activities and put local parties in a better position to fight come the general election? Speakers: David …

In this difficult financial climate, it is important that Labour discusses the possibilities and experiences of local government in making changes to local services that can help to protect them from the Tory-led government’s cuts. Speakers: Caroline Flint MP, secretary of state for communities and local government Cllr Claire Kober, leader, Haringery Council Cllr Nick …

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 …

This seminar will look at the cultural changes needed to ensure the Labour party changes in a way that best aids progressive politics succeeding in the UK and return a Labour government at the earliest opportunity. Speakers: Peter Hain MP, chair, Refounding Labour Billy Hayes, general secretary, CWU Liz Kendall MP Neal Lawson, chair, Compass …

The Labour party needs to be a strong campaigning force in every part of the country, whether in strong Labour areas or in rural or suburban areas. There can be no ‘no-go’ areas for Labour. Nationally it’s vital that we win the key marginal seats at a general election but it also vital that Labour …