Steve Hall

Simon Winlow

Patricia Pino

Jenny Pearce

Keir Milburn

Colin Chalmers

Common Knowledge 2026

Join us in Todmorden for a day of talks and discussions for a world in crisis

Todmorden Community College

We live in difficult times; the daily struggle to get by, worsening ecological destruction, simultaneous conflicts around the world, and the possibility that we are hurtling towards a catastrophic global war. An insurgent right-wing has been successful in harnessing the anger and fear that people feel about the way things are, leaving many of us on the left feeling lost.We think part of what we have lost is a culture of collective discussion, analysis, and learning. We need to re-build both the organisational, educational, and analytical abilities of the left alongside our ability to communicate our ideas clearly to other people. We want this day of political education to be a part of reclaiming this ability to educate ourselves; to listen, to think, and to discuss with each other.Scroll down for details of the talks and discussions we'll be hosting.The talks will be followed by longer facilitated participatory discussions on each of the topics, with the speakers present.

Talks and Discussions

With speakers Steve Hall & Simon Winlow, authors of books including 'The Death of the Left' and 'The Rise of the Right'. A look at left wing movements and groups, how politics has changed in Britain, and how we might learn from previous cycles of struggle and other movements.

The State of the Left and the crises we face

With speakers Patricia Pino & Colin Chalmers. What exactly is capitalism? What is the economy? How do both function, and what is the role of class in today’s Britain. How does this all impact our political activity, and does anything we do need to change?

Capitalism, Class & the Economy - how it really works

With Jenny Pearce, Keir Milburn and others. Looking back at recent events like the Green Party win in Manchester, the formation of Your Party, the local elections, and the various social movements and struggles going on across the country. What do they all mean for the next months and years, and how might we intervene in them to create political possibilities for a better world. Facilitator: Roisin Cavanagh

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