Whilst Members of parliament have fought for change within political systems, activists throughout history have fought outside of democratic processes and some times outside of the law.

On this special Radical Late Shadow Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti, Niku Archer from activist group Sisters Uncut, and suffragette historian June Purvis will be in conversation, debating the most effective methods of campaigning.

Suitable for 16+

This event with be BSL interpreted and live streamed.

Part of our year long programme exploring the past, present and future of representation, marking 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act (1918) and since all men and some women won the right to vote in Britain.

Kindly supported by the Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme  @CelebratingVotesforWomen

• This event is free at the point of booking but we ask attendees to make a cash donation at the event if they are able to do so.  PHM’s public programme relies on your donations
• We have purposefully released more tickets than the capacity of the event to account for people who book in advance but cannot attend on the day.  Please note that booking a ticket for this event does not guarantee entry.  We recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment
• Please contact the museum as soon as possible if you wish to cancel your booking so your place can be given to another visitor
• Refunds on ticket sales less than seven days in an advance of an event are non refundable
• For further information please contact the museum on 0161 838 9190 or email events@phm.org.uk