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Who are Labour Students?

Labour Students is the official, autonomous student wing of the Labour Party in the UK. We organise at universities and colleges, in Students’ Unions and the National Union of Students, campaigning for Labour’s values of equality and social justice.

Find out more about the national organisation of Labour Students at Labourstudents.org.uk/

How does Plymouth Labour Students fit in?

Plymouth Labour Students is the local branch of Labour Students, affiliated with Labour Students, UPSU and Plymouth Labour. We work both on and off campus to bring about positive changes for students and the wider community, both via campaigning in elections and supporting other campaigns.

What we do

Our society works to provide members with an exciting route into politics, and a range of opportunities to engage with local politicians and national campaigns so that they can play a part in changing Plymouth, Britain and the World. We also offer a space for left-wing Labour supporting students to meet and discuss politics, and a way for all students to interact with politics in a way they may not have before.

Events and Socials

We hold regular socials and events for our members. They include:

• Pints and Politics - An evening set aside in a pub to meet and have a chat about politics, university and general life
• Pizza and Politics - Similar to Pints and Politics, but with Pizza!
• Society Policy Debates - Sometimes disagree about policy. These events are the opportunity to have your voice heard by other Labour Supporters
• Talks and meetings with Labour MPs, MEPs and Cllrs
• Talks and information sessions with other groups - Like Trade Unions, Co-operative Party (Labour's Sister Party) and more
• Student-led campaigning - both on and off campus

The above is just a snapshot of our standard activity - for more details about our events and socials please visit facebook.com/plymlabstudents

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to be a Labour Party member to join?
  • Nope - we are open to all students who support Labour's aims and objectives, and the Labour Party
• Does Joining make me a Labour Party member?
  • Nope - But you can join at labour.org.uk/join
• Do I have to campaign to take part in thesociety?
  • Nope - We aren't all about campaigning, come along and enjoy our socials!
• I'm not confident about politics - is this society for me?
  • Absolutely - Many of our members don't have any experience in politics before they join us!
• How Frequently do you meet?
  • We try and keep formal meetings to a minimum, but we hold weekly socials and regular events (usually events are every fortnight)

Stay in Touch!

Follow us on Twitter - @PlymLabStudents

Like us on Facebook - Facebook.com/PlymlabStudents

Join our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/175324436683977/

Send us an email - PlymouthLabourStudents@Outlook.com