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And our UK Labour leader Keir Morgan, as Leader of the Welsh
s e Ma g e e Starmer has shown he means Local Government Association, has
Loui retary
business. He’s dismantling provided peerless leadership to
Boris Johnson at the despatch councils of all political stripes and
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box, demonstrating what real none, all informed by Labour values
leadership looks like on Covid and a determination to protect
and the economy, and getting the communities and the council staff
party election ready. Keir and his that serve them. This work on the
Welcome to Welsh team have also shown that they frontline has been supported by
understand and value our Welsh Alun Michael and Jeff Cuthbert,
Labour Together! Labour Government, respecting Welsh Labour’s Police and Crime
our devolved settlement and Commissioners. I know that we
showcasing our proud record in will look to repay their immense
For reasons we are all too familiar government at every opportunity. contribution by campaigning hard
with, it has not been possible to for them and all PCC candidates in
hold our annual conference in Our Welsh Labour deputy leader May.
Llandudno this year or to hold Carolyn Harris continues to lead our
many of the events or meetings campaigning work across Wales, Behind the scenes, our Welsh
we normally hold. Even in these while working wonders with her Executive Committee has continued
most challenging of times, it is still own campaigns at a UK level. The to steer the good ship Welsh Labour,
hugely important for us to all come Welsh Labour stands on the cusp of
embodiment of Welsh Labour values chaired superbly by outgoing Chair
together to discuss, debate, share an election that will define our Party
and the staunchest of advocates Bridie Sedgebeer and our new Chair
and learn, and prepare ourselves for – and our country – for generations
for all parts of our Welsh Labour Nick Ireland.
the electoral challenges ahead at to come. And while the challenges
family, Carolyn is also a strong
next May’s elections. ahead are unprecedented in their
voice for Wales as a key part of And every the step of the way, my
nature, we have the best team
Keir’s leadership team. Meanwhile team of committed Welsh Labour
And that’s what this inaugural imaginable in place to rise to them.
Nia Griffith, our Shadow Secretary staff are working, planning and
“Welsh Labour Together” is of State for Wales, is a vital link campaigning, getting our message
all about. A festival of brilliant Mark Drakeford, our First Minister
between Shadow Cabinet and the out even with many campaign
events, fascinating fringes, policy and Welsh Labour leader, has led
Welsh Government, and also a practices closed indefinitely.
discussion and campaign training, our party and our Government
campaigner of rare pedigree with
all online and free to Welsh Labour with a singularity of vision and
an enviable track record of fighting So, let’s face this campaign of a
members, Trades Unionists and commitment to social justice
Plaid Cymru – and winning. lifetime with the strap line of our
colleagues from across our family that has exposed the UK Tory
virtual gathering as our guiding
of Welsh Labour affiliates. And I Government for the callous
And while it is always true that mission - Welsh Labour Together.
am grateful to see such a strong incompetents they are. Amidst a
our Welsh Labour councils and
presence from all our Trades Unions global pandemic he has, with Health
councillors do amazing work
across our programme of events, Minister Vaughan Gething and his
in communities across Wales,
underlining once again the vital and Senedd colleagues, shown what real
they have truly worked wonders
unique position that they hold in our leadership is.
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I hope the next few days of online in Wales need are available – that We will respond once again – Keir Starmer and I are united in
events will give Welsh Labour means protecting our NHS but also working in partnership with people our commitment to save jobs and
members an opportunity to catch reducing the impact of the virus on throughout Wales. But we are also show there is a better way with
up, listen to a wide range of individuals and businesses across planning now for the longer-term Labour. I look forward to seeing
speakers and feel energised about Wales. – over the next six months, we will Members joining Senedd colleagues
the future we are building together. invest £320m to support our efforts in campaigning alongside Deputy
Our contact tracing system is to rebuild and renew. Leader Carolyn Harris, Shadow
We are holding this virtual event working well because it is a public Secretary of State Nia Griffith,
against the backdrop of the service, which is delivered locally. We have already announced more our MPs, police commissioners
coronavirus pandemic. It continues money to build new affordable and councillors to secure a Welsh
to cause disruption to our daily lives We have created and distributed the homes, secure jobs and help young Labour Government in May.
and many families in Wales will most generous business support people catch-up on learning they We’re ready to take on the Tories
have lost a loved one to this highly package available anywhere in the may have missed. We want to act and hold a mirror up to their broken
infectious virus. UK, which goes beyond the support now to prevent long-term damage promises.
available from UK Government from the pandemic.
Our response continues to be schemes. Our Economic Resilience Together, Welsh Labour is standing
careful and based on the evidence, Fund has helped to safeguard more We face many challenges ahead up for Wales.
with people’s health and wellbeing than 100,000 jobs in Wales. and the next few months will not be
at the forefront. easy. The Tories’ failure to get a grip
We face a difficult winter as on the crisis highlights how much
Throughout the course of the coronavirus cases are once again we need Labour in government in H
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Like so many events planned to continue, even in the face of a stands in stark contrast to the the importance of Wales and Welsh
for this year, we’re unable to global pandemic. behaviour of Adam Price and Plaid Labour, we will be able to preserve
get together for Welsh Labour Cymru, who have continued to lob our election-winning tradition
Conference 2020. I know that you - The Coronavirus crisis has thrown brickbats from the sidelines and and continue to deliver for the
like me - will be disappointed not to into sharp relief just how stark pick ideological fights even in the people of Wales. I look forward to
be able to meet in person, but I’m a choice Wales faces in May face of the greatest health crisis our working with all our Welsh Labour
delighted that we’ll still be able to 2021. The contrast between nation has ever known. family - members, Councillors, MSs
enjoy a variety of speeches, events Mark Drakeford and our Welsh and MPs across the nation, both
and fringes - all from the comfort of Labour Government’s steady and It is no exaggeration to say that next remotely and in person, secure
our own homes! That we are able scientifically-driven approach to May, we face the most important another Welsh Labour Government.
to do so is down to the incredible the crisis here in Wales and the election here in Wales since the
efforts of our Welsh Labour staff sheer incompetence on display in advent of devolution. I’m confident
team, who have once again gone Westminster could not be clearer. that with Mark’s leadership, and the
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above and beyond to find innovative And Keir Starmer’s forensic and recognition and understanding that
ways for important party business informed scrutiny of Boris Johnson Keir has already demonstrated of
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8 9Click here to sign up to 19:30 - 20:30
S c h e d u l e available events. Policy Roundtable 2: Education &
Lifelong Learning
2020 With Jane Hutt MS (Deputy Minister and Chief Whip) and Eluned Morgan MS
tober
(Minister for Mental Health, Wellbeing and Welsh Language)
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S a t u rd
13:00 - 14:00
Women in Politics Q&A
11:00 - 12:00
In conversation: Mark Drakeford
Starting at 18:00
Welsh Labour Together Launch Event & Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown joins First Minister Mark Drakeford to
Join Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford MS as we kickoff discuss their campaign to protect jobs in Wales and across the UK.
a week of online events.
Sign up now and submit your questions to Mark on coronavirus, how Welsh 13:00 - 14:00
Labour is standing up for our communities, and how we’re building a fairer
future for Wales. Training session: Campaigning to win
Find out how to get involved in our campaign for a Welsh Labour Government
in 2021.
O ctober
Friday 16 15:00 - 16:00
Miliwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg erbyn 2050
13:00 - 14:00 Cadeirydd: Eluned Morgan AS
Spotlight on: Wales and the World
Hear from our panel working in foreign affairs, international development and 16:30 - 17:30
promoting Wales abroad. You are also invited to submit your own questions. Young Labour: Turning Ideas into Action
Join our session for Welsh Young Labour and Welsh Labour Student
members to learn how get involved in the our 2021 Senedd and PCC election
18:00 - 19:00 campaigns. We’ll be discussing campaigning with some special guests and
Policy Roundtable 1: Environment taking questions from the audience.
With Lesley Griffiths MS (Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs) H
and Hannah Blythyn MS (Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government) WELS
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0 Octob er
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Oc tober Tue
Sunday 18
12:30 - 13:30
11:00 - 12:00 Lunchtime Training: Dialogue
Policy Roundtable 3: Economy & Transport Find out how to use our phone bank and get ringing for Welsh Labour.
With Ken Skates MS (Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales) and
Lee Waters MS (Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport)
18:00 - 19:00
TULO event: Why Unions Matter
13:00 - 14:00 Trade unions founded our party. They remain crucial to protecting workers
Policy Roundtable 4: Welsh Taxes, Finance & rights and building fairer Wales. Join us to hear from people across the Labour
and TU movement.
EU Transition
With Rebecca Evans MS (Minister for Finance and Trefnydd) and Jeremy Miles
MS (Counsel General and Minister for European Transition). 19:30 - 20:30
Lots done, lots more to do: Black, Asian and
13:00 - 14:00 minority ethnic people leading our movement
Spotlight on: Welsh Labour working hard in Join our panel for a discussion on how Welsh Labour goes further to represent
our communities.
local government
Hear voices from across Welsh Local Government and submit your questions
on how we build back better through our councils.
1 O ctobe r
d a y 2
Wednes
y 1 9 Oct ober
Mo n d a
13:00 - 14:00
Spotlight on: Crime and community safety
11:00 - 12:00 Join our panel of Police and Crime commissioners and candidates as we look
ahead to the important PCC elections next year.
Spotlight on: Senedd 2021
Hear from Welsh Labour voices across Wales as we look ahead to 2021.
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14 15Click here to sign up to
available events. Championing
O c t o b e r (Cont.)
workers’ rights and
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Wedn
union solidarity
18:00 - 19:00
Policy Roundtable 5: Health & Social Services
With Vaughan Gething MS (Minister for Health and Social Services) and Julie
Morgan MS (Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services).
19:30 - 20:30
Policy Roundtable 6: Equalities, Housing,
Welsh Language & Local Government
With Jane Hutt MS (Deputy Minister & Chief Whip), Julie James MS (Minister
for Housing and Local Government) and Hannah Blythyn MS (Deputy Minister
for Housing and Local Government)
Since our foundation in 1921, Thompsons
Solicitors has fought for the rights of working
people.
a y 2 2 Oc tober We have secured millions of pounds in compensation
Th u rs d for the injured and mistreated, won countless
landmark cases and secured key legal reforms.
We campaign alongside trade unions to raise the
quality of working life for the people of Britain.
18:00 - 19:00
Thompsons Solicitors is resolutely committed to the
Winning in 2021 labour movement and we are proud to only ever act
Join Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford MS, Deputy for unions, their members and working people – never
Leader Carolyn Harris MP, Shadow Welsh Secretary Nia Griffith MP and other for employers and never for the insurance industry.
special guests as we look ahead to 2021.
Photography by Christopher Draper, submitted as part of Thompsons’
Focus: On Safety at Work competition, 2017.
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www.thompsonstradeunion.law Standing up for
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19:00 - 20:30
Leave No-one Behind: Making Change
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Monday 18 Octobe Happen | Older People’s Commissioner for
Wales
The Commissioner will be joined by Jeremy Miles MS and Lynne Neagle MS
to discuss her latest report Leave No-one Behind, which set out the action
needed to support older people through the on-going pandemic and ensure
19:00 - 20:00 that they are able to participate fully in our recovery from Covid-19.
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum
Register for event
Wales Fringe Event
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is developing a ten-year
strategy. We are consulting with partner organisations, stakeholders and 19:00 - 20:30
communities across Wales, so that our future work meets the needs of the
people of Wales. Please join us to be part of this discussion. Work and Employment in a Post COVID World
Join event | Unite Wales
Chair: Peter Hughes (Unite Wales)
Panel: Howard Beckett (Unite Assistant General Secretary), Laura Pidcock
19:00 - 20:30 (Institute of Employment Rights), Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd MS), Philippa
Communities and Local Resilience | Building Marsden (Leader of Caerphilly Council), Majid Rahman (Newport City Council
Cabinet Member for Assets), Sarah Murphy (Data Justice Researcher), Kerry
Communities Trust Owen (GE Deputy Convenor)
Community groups were at the heart of support provided during lockdown. As
economic and health crises combine, what role will community organisations Join event
play in promoting local resilience?
Chaired by Huw Irranca-Davies MS, the event will hear from Chris Johnes
(Building Communities Trust), Ceri Cunnington (Cwmni Bro), Buffy Williams
(Canolfan Pentre) and Adam Lent (New Local Government Network).
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18 1912:30 - 14:00
ctob er GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALS! in sustainable
s d a y 2 2 O
Thur development | Hub Cymru Africa
In Wales we have a proud tradition of International Development, solidarity
and peace. We have an active and diverse sector working on community links,
health and fair trade; and this needs to be celebrated. But in 2020 Covid-19
12:30 - 14:00 and the Black Lives Matter movement has shown us just how interconnected
we are, and how far we have to go to end inequalities internationally in a way
The Future of Social Security in Wales | that doesn’t perpetrate colonial structures. The wellbeing of Wales depends
Citizens Advice Cymru on global wellbeing. Join Hub Cymru Africa to discuss our vision for a globally
responsible Wales.
As the benefits and entitlements landscape changes around us, and with
the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that we have a Join event
national conversation about the specific needs of people here in Wales.
Why is uptake of some benefits low? Does better technology have a role to
play? What opportunities to drive positive change does devolution present - 12:30 - 14:00
and what challenges? ‘Back the Bill’ – a Right to Housing for All | Tai
Join event Pawb, Shelter Cymru and CIH Cymru
Wales is in the midst of a housing crisis.
12:30 - 14:00 Conference season 2020 comes at a critical point, not just for the Welsh
housing sector but for equality and human rights – more especially in the
A Co-operative Agenda for Wales / How we light of COVID-19 where the importance of staying at home has been central
shape the post-Covid Welsh economy in to all public health messages. For too many people, ‘home’ is insecure,
unaffordable or unfit for purpose.
everyone’s interests | Co-operative Party &
Our panellists will make the case for fully incorporating the Right to Adequate
Wales Co-operative Centre Housing into Welsh Law which we believe is the ambitious step needed to
Chair: Vikki Howells MS, Chair of the Senedd Co-operatives & Mutuals Cross end the housing crisis, providing accessible and sustainable housing options
Party Group. for everyone in Wales.
Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Chair of the Co-operative Senedd Group.
Derek Walker, Chief Executive, Wales Co-operative Centre. Hear from some of Wales‘ leading housing and homelessness organisations:
Merthyr Valleys Homes, Wales first tenant & employee housing mutual. Alicja Zalesinska | Director | Tai Pawb
Register in advance for this meeting. John Puzey | Director | Shelter Cymru
Matt Dicks | Director | CIH Cymru
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12:30 - 14:00
Youth Unemployment: Tackling the Coming
Crisis | Wales TUC
Young people have been hardest hit by the economic crisis – with under-
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