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Founding Conference in Bradford

When: 14–16 January 1893
Where: Bradford Labour Institute
Part of: The Independent Labour Party holds its first meeting in Bradford

The ILP was established at a conference in Bradford in January 1893, following a call for an independent labour organisation.

The conference was held at the Bradford Labour Institute from 14 to 16 January 1893. It was chaired by William Henry Drew. The event marked the formal establishment of the party, driven by dissatisfaction with the Liberal Party's stance on working-class candidates.

Sources

Independent Labour Party Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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