LABOUR UNIONS POLITICAL SCHOOL 2025

Welcome to our Political School! 

We are delighted to have you join us. This webpage contains all the key information you’ll need ahead of the course.

Before attending, please review key information and complete the questionnaire and short task. These are essential for getting the most out of the programme, so  set aside time to complete them in advance. We would like you to read our Working Together Guidelines before attending on Friday: Working Together Guidelines they’ll make sure everyone gets the most out of the course in a way that’s safe and productive.

If you have any questions or experience technical difficulties, contact Robbie@labourunions.org.uk. Email preferred, but you can also text or phone 07958 160 132.

Key Details

📅 Dates: Friday, 21 March – Sunday, 23 March
📍 Location: Leeds Marriott Hotel, Trevelyan Square, Leeds, LS1 6ET (Click here)

• Friday, 21 March – Arrivals and registration from 12 noon (lunch provided).
• Sunday, 23 March – The programme concludes at 2:30 pm.

Travel:  You should arrange your own travel or do so in consultation with your union. Travel costs and any incidental expenses should be claimed in line with your union’s policies

Accessibility and Dietary Requirements: We need this information ASAP and by March 1st at the very latest. Email: Robbie@labourunions.org.uk

Arrival  –

Please come straight to the conference centre, TREVELYAN SUITE on the Mezzanine floor. You can bring your bags with you until the end of the day. 

Tell Us What Motivates You

Ahead of Political School, we’d love to hear what brought you here. Send a one-minute video to Robbie@labourunions.org.uk, sharing:

• Why you applied for the course
• An issue or campaign you’re passionate about

No need for anything fancy—just a simple video filmed on your phone or webcam is perfect. This will help us understand what drives you and what you hope to gain from the programme. We need your video by 17 March.

This task, along with the questionnaire, will also help prepare you for our Sunday morning activity, where you’ll be delivering a three-minute speech and answering a question. We’ll be running hustings-style practice, so think about how you would present yourself as a candidate—whether for elected public office, a leadership role, or another position of responsibility.

Scroll down to complete the questionnaire and see our working Agenda for the weekend

Working Agenda

Questionnaire