

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: USE YOUR VOICE - Understanding Democracy & Shaping Political Change
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the first session of a series of informative conversations - learn how to influence political decisions and become an active citizen.About this EventDemocracy works best when everyone takes part - and voting is just the beginning.Use Your Voice is a new series of free, thought-provoking conversations designed to help you understand how democracy really works and how you can influence political decisions as an active citizen.This opening session brings together leading voices from Centre for British Democracy, Operation Black Vote, and Unlock Democracy to explore the foundations of democracy - past, present and future.Together, we’ll examine:What democracy is and how it developedIts strengths, limits, and challenges todayAlternative models and ideas for democratic participationHow individuals and communities can shape political outcomesTaking place at Kensington Central Library beautiful lecture theatre, the session is designed to be welcoming, accessible and interactive. Audience members are encouraged to engage with the panel, ask questions and share perspectives - but listening is just as welcome.This event is the first in a free public series focused on citizenship, participation and political empowerment. Whether you’re curious, frustrated, hopeful, or simply want to understand more, this conversation is for you.SpeakersAndrew Blick — Professor of Politics and Contemporary History, co-director of the Centre for British DemocracyRita Patel — Vice Chair, Operation Black VoteTom Brake — Director, Unlock DemocracyCome listen. Come question. Come use your voice.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1efc1f60-f87f-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w883-h740-dc44342c-gmir.jpg  is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King's College London and co-director of the Centre for British Democracy.His work uses historical analysis to illuminate contemporary political issues, with a particular focus on democratic development, the UK constitution, and the workings of government. He is the author of 15 books and has advised the UK Parliament, devolved administrations, and courts in the UK and abroad, including serving as an expert witness in major constitutional cases and as a historical adviser in the landmark Supreme Court Article 50 case.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1f1fd400-f87f-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w883-h740-dc161517-gmir.jpg  is Vice Chair,  and one of its longest-serving board members, having been involved since 1996. A pioneering community leader, she helped establish Asian women’s organisations in Leicester and played a key role in the development of the Peepul Centre. A former Leicester City Councillor and Assistant Mayor for Community and Equalities, Rita now focuses on leading and delivering Operation Black Vote’s three-year strategic review, with particular responsibility for finance and operations.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1f3b7250-f87f-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w883-h740-dcd3d8db-gmir.jpg  is Director of . He joined the organisation after 22 years as a Member of Parliament, during which he was a leading advocate for democratic reform, including extending Freedom of Information laws to private companies delivering public services, protecting UK elections from foreign interference, and campaigning for votes at 16.Please note that this talk will be presented as a hybrid event.Please see below for the directions to the entrance to Kensington Central Library's lecture theatre:  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2121be80-f87f-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w1200-h598-dcf4f4f4-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/21672bf0-f87f-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w954-h740-dca8a093-gmir.jpg
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## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Kensington Central Library
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- **full address**: Kensington Central Library, Lecture theatre - back of library, London, United Kingdom

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- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
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