Rather than wait for national government to turn rhetoric into action, Labour local governments across the UK are getting on with the radical action needed to tackle climate change. Here, Cllr Jon Burke explains how Hackney's driving an ambitious shift to clean energy.

Mark Burton responds to Chi Onwurah's article for New Ground, which set out why sustainable growth was at the heart of Labour's economic plans

Cllr Natan Doron on Haringey Council's landmark decision to back climate ambition, building on its strong record of environmental leadership.

Shadow Industrial Strategy Minister Chi Onwurah on the flaws in steady-state economics, and why smart, sustainable growth is at the heart of Labour's plans for the economy.

SERA National Organiser Adam Dyster writes for LabourList on McDonnell's OBR announcement, and how it could help transform Parliament's understanding of the environment and economics.

Read John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer’s comments on climate change, the environment, and how a Labour government would radically transform the economy  to tackle ‘our single greatest challenge’.

Shakira Martin, President of the National Union of Students, sets out why it's so vital that all students learn about sustainability.

SERA Executive Member Louisa Casson writes about her visit to Lancashire’s fracking protests this summer, and Labour’s role in defending communities at risk.

As the capital's T-Charge comes into force, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan writes for SERA about why ambition on the environment is at the top of his mayoral agenda.

6:30pm - 8:30pm, Monday 23rd October* 

Wilson Room, Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament 

Speakers include: 

Barry Gardiner MP