Local MP Candidates shared their Party Manifestos on Global Justice Issues, especially trade and trade deals. This was followed by questions and incisive comments from our well-informed audience.
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The Spirit Level: 29th January 29th 2020
Tom Lake gave a fact-filled talk based on the book: The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better is a book by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. The authors point out that the life-diminishing results of valuing growth above equality in rich societies can be seen all around us, which Tom illustrated with his review. The audience were very appreciative and demanding with their questions, as usual.
Reading Town Meal 28th September 2019
It was a fine, blustery day and 1000 people enjoyed a hot meal cooked by Reading College students using the harvest from local allotments, as well as the friendly atmosphere. We spoke to people about Corporate Courts and the dangers of a UK – USA trade deal and we collected a number of signed cards to the International Secretary of State for International Trade.
Wed 30th October Lydian versus Armenia – film and discussion
Wed: 30 Oct: Lydian versus Armenia – film and discussion
We watched a film screening and discussion about a mining company which is suing a country for £2 billion because its government wants to protect its people and environment from the toxic effects of gold mining.
We gained huge admiration for the people of Armenia who are fighting so hard for the health of their environment and community. We increased our resolve to fight ISDS in any trade deal that our government signs.
20th September 2019 Reading for the Climate Strike
On September 20th we joined hundreds of people in Reading for the Climate Strike. It was impressive to hear young people speaking up about the future of our planet. A very uplifting public demonstration of our values and commitment.
Human Flow September 3rd RISC
Wed 3rd September: We watched excerpts from ‘Human Flow’. Ai Weiwei’s magisterial film about the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profound personal human impact.
