Labour Party Conference 2023 - fringe event

Liverpool

Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 5:30pm

Cuba under blockade: Fighting sanctions and building solidarity

Room 3A, Liverpool ACC

Bárbara Montalvo Álvarez – Cuban Ambassador to the UK
Navendu Mishra MP, Stockport – Vice-Chair APPG on Cuba
Kevin Courtney – Chair of Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Coll McCail – Young Labour representative on Scottish Executive Committee
Chair: Frances Leach – Unite Executive Young Members representative

Today Cuba is suffering unprecedented shortages. The inhumane 61 year old US blockade is the prime cause, exacerbated by the world economic crisis. In addition, 243 extra sanctions imposed
during the Trump administration, including Cuba’s designation by the US government as a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’, continue to strangle economic development, living conditions and access to
basic necessities for the Cuban people.

Hear how Cuba resists, despite current difficulties, as well as practical measures that the trade union movement can take to help and demonstrate their solidarity.

Supported by Thompsons Solicitors.

Conference pass needed to attend this fringe as it is inside the delegates zone.

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