The Young Fabians Today
Since 1994, the Young Fabians has grown to more than 1,700 members. It currently holds a series of events including policy seminars, debates and receptions in foreign embassies, recent campaigning visits to Ohio for the 2008 Presidential election and Sweden for the 2010 general election, and publishes the quarterly magazine Anticipations. It also holds regular social events and the annual boat party on the Thames has become a popular fixture in the Westminster calendar. The current Chair is Sara Ibrahim and the current Vice Chair is Claire Leigh. Details of other executive members are available on the website.
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