Celebrating 20 years of Charter 88 (Housmans 25.03.09)

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Housmans – radical booksellers since 1945
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‘Unlocking Democracy – celebrating 20 years of Charter 88’
Wednesday 25th March – 7pm
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Unlock Democracy (incorporating Charter 88) is the UK’s leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms. A grassroots movement owned and run by its members, Unlock Democracy campaign for policies that would bring political power closer to the people through a range of parliamentary reform measures.

‘Unlocking Democracy: 20 years of Charter 88’ is a series of essays which look back at what has been achieved and, even more importantly, seeks to identify what needs to be done now. It offers a diverse and challenging collection from across the political spectrum which is sure to stimulate debate. The impressive list of contributors includes Helena Kennedy, Trevor Phillips, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Nick Clegg, amongst many others.

This evening will see Anthony Barnett and Peter Facey considering the successes of the campaign to date, and discussing current threats to civil liberties in Britain.

For more information please visit:
http://www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
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Event information

Wednesday 25th March – 7pm
Housmans Bookshop
5 Caledonian Road
King's Cross
London N1 9DX
Tel: 020 7837 4473

Free entry
Nearest tube: King's Cross

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