Hands Off Venezuela National Conference 2007

Ever since the re-election of Hugo Chavez in December, there has been a growing shift to the left in the Venezuelan Revolution. President Chavez saw his victory as a victory for socialism.

For the first time, free health care has been introduced and illiteracy abolished. Now there is a widespread discussion of how to take the revolution forward with 5.7 million people registering to join the new United Socialist Party.

However, the attempts by US imperialism and their friends to isolate and subvert the Revolution have been stepped up. We call on all youth, trade unionists and progressive people to rally in support of the Bolivarian Revolution.

We are holding our third annual conference on Saturday 24th November 2007 at University London Union, Malet Street, London WC1, from 9.45am to 5.30pm. Entrance is free for members but donations are welcome; £10 per trade union delegate. Space is limited, so pre-registration will be important to guarantee a place.

For further information contact us a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are not a HOV member yet, then send us your details with a £7.50 cheque (£5 unwaged suggested) payable to Hands Off Venezuela using the form below.

Come and play your part! Help defend the Venezuelan Revolution!

Speakers from Venezuela:

• Guadalupe Rodrigez, Coordinaadora Simon Bolivar, 23 Enero,
• Representative from the movement of factory occupations 

Other speakers include:

• John McDonnell MP
• Jeremy Corbyn MP
• Jeremy Dear, General Secretary, the National Union of Journalists
• Matt Wrack, General Secretary, Fire Brigades Union
• Alan Woods, Author of "The Venezuelan Revolution"
• Derek Wall, a national spokesperson for the Green Party

Workshops on the media campaign against Venezuela, Socialism of 21st Century, workers' control in Venezuela, Constitutional reform and others.

Download the official leaflet here. We also make available the letter sent to trade unionists.