ELECT OMAR TO THE FABIANS

The Fabians should be movement, not just a think tank

As Fabian members, I know we share a pride in the Fabian
contribution to the Labour movement: - idealistic yet practical
responses to challenging social problems which resulted in the
founding of the welfare state.

Today, Britain and Labour face new challenges—and the Fabians

have a vital contribution to make. I am standing for the Fabian
Executive because I am passionate about making sure we rise to
this challenge.

Fabian members like us should be at the heart of the society’s efforts. The Fabians should
provide a platform for ideas developed, and argued for, by a progressive movement of people.

In short, the Fabians should be a movement, not just a think tank.

If elected to the Fabian executive I will push for:

Involving members
More participatory approaches to Fabian events, with space for members to develop ideas. I
will push for a national Fabian discussion network based around monthly themes or publications ,
supported through the Fabian website and toolkits in every Fabian publication.

Supporting local societies, the Fabian Women's Network and Young Fabians
Promote local societies, the Fabian Women’s Network, and the Young Fabians, including de-
veloping the Fabian website to help local groups promote their activities. I’ll also consult lo-
cal societies, the Fabian Women’s Network, and the Young Fabians on what they want done.

Practical ideas for a progressive future

Developing practical ideas for national and local government and research how to get more
people involved in Labour’s activities—including a hard and detailed look at the pros and
cons of primaries.

Openness and transparency

To promote greater openness around the work of the Executive and the Society as a whole,
including the financing of the Fabians, I will personally send out regular reports of Executive
meetings, so you are kept informed.

Reaching out
Push for the Fabians to reach out beyond the ‘Westminster bubble’, drawing new members
into progressive politics, and building on the excellent example of the Young Fabians’
Schools project.

I will be an energetic and hard working executive member- keeping in touch with you. You
can get in touch now at omarsalem@gmail.com or on 07747610243

LISTENING TO YOU
The Fabians should be movement, not just a think tank