The Labour Party Annual Conference 2025

SME4Labour Kurds for Labour fringe: KURDISH VOICES & LABOUR SOLIDARITY: BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH SHARED STRUGGLES AND COMMON VALUES

This fringe event brings together Kurdish activists and Labour figures to explore the shared struggles for justice, democracy, and workers’ rights. Join us for a powerful conversation on solidarity, inclusion, and the role of the Labour movement in amplifying Kurdish voices.

Speakers:

• Hamish Falconer MP – Minister for the Middle East and North Africa (invited)
• Richard Parker – Mayor of West Midlands (invited)
• Steve Race MP- APPGKurds Chair -Exeter (invited)
• Mick Whelan – General Secretary, ASLEF (invited)
• HE Shifa Barzani - General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora

Chair: Cllr Sarbaz Barznji, Chair of Kurds for Labour

Tickets are free, but booking is required via https://www.kurdishprogress.com/kurdish_voices_labour_solidarity

This event is in the secure zone, so you will need a conference pass to access it.

Date: Monday, 29 September 2025

Time: 14:00

Location: SME4Labour POD (Arena Room - Thames), ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, England, L3 4FP

Please note: This event will be recorded for distribution through SME4Labour and its partners’ social media channels. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing on these recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.