National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs
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The National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs (NULSC) is the federation
representing Labour Social Clubs in Great Britain
, and is a socialist society affiliated to the UK Labour Party. At present a relatively small number of these clubs (approximately 50) actually affiliate to the NULSC. This is because many were already affiliated to the Working Men's Club and Institute Union
(CIU). In recent years many Labour Clubs have disaffiliated from the NULSC because of disaffection of how social clubs are perceived by "New Labour". The NULSC is largely based in Lancashire
, particularly in Wigan
and on Merseyside
.
Federation
A federation , also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government...
representing Labour Social Clubs in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, and is a socialist society affiliated to the UK Labour Party. At present a relatively small number of these clubs (approximately 50) actually affiliate to the NULSC. This is because many were already affiliated to the Working Men's Club and Institute Union
Working Men's Club and Institute Union
The Working Men's Club and Institute Union is a voluntary association of private members' clubs in Great Britain & Northern Ireland, with about 3,000 associate clubs. One club in the Republic of Ireland, the City of Dublin Working Men's Club is also affiliated. Most social clubs are affiliated to...
(CIU). In recent years many Labour Clubs have disaffiliated from the NULSC because of disaffection of how social clubs are perceived by "New Labour". The NULSC is largely based in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, particularly in Wigan
Wigan
Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Douglas, south-west of Bolton, north of Warrington and west-northwest of Manchester. Wigan is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town of Wigan had a total...
and on Merseyside
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
.