10 May the struggle goes on -Banners Held High Festival 2025

The Struggle Goes On. Wakefield,

Saturday 10 May 2025 Start time: 10.45am Ends: 17.00

Banners Held High festival 2025: With Banners Held High is Yorkshire and the Humber’s very own Trade Union and community festival — an established and well-loved fixture in the trade union calendar.

Held annually, it commemorates the end of the Miners’ Strike and reflects on the lessons learned.

Last year’s event, marking the 40th anniversary of the Strike, held the biggest march so far. Trade union branches from across the country marched with banners, joining progressive campaign groups, stall holders and local residents.

This year, the theme is “40 Years On – The Struggle Continues.” Trade unions are stepping up across new workplaces, defending workers against fresh challenges, standing strong for their members, and protecting our collective right to protest.

Speakers include guest Jeremy Corbyn and Union Leaders.

A series of Fringe events will take place before and after the main festival, reflecting on the legacy of the Miners’ Strike and exploring how those lessons can guide us through today’s battles. These events are open to all.

Banner Held High will take place on 10 May:

• Gather on Smyth Street: 10:45am

• Banners march across Wakefield City Centre: 11:30am

• Speakers, Music and Poetry at Wakefield Exchange (WX): 12pm – 5pm

Arthur Scargill, John Tyrrell . Socialist Labour Party 30/4/2025