Radical Constituency Work- A Proposal

In response to Ben Wray's 'What Sort of Left Party Do We Need?' series Ellenor Hutson outlines how we could go about organising around a radical constituency office.

Will There Be A War In Ukraine?

Chris Bambery argues that while neither side wants war in Ukraine, the build up of forces in the region poses a major risk to peace.

The case for politics, not just beliefs

Ben Wray argues that politics is something more than a set of individually held beliefs, even when publicly enumerated. He argues that we must begin with a consideration of how to influence the mass of society with our ideas.

No Makeup Selfies: A Successful Campaign… On The Face Of It

Gillian Wales asks whether the 'no makeup selfie' campaign is all good news.

The case for tolerant democratic discipline

In the third part of his series on left organisation, Ben Wray argues for a clear, simple democratic system subjected to a culture of constant renewal and carried out in the context of engagement with real social forces.

1988: Benn’s Righteous Defeat

Seán Duffy argues that Tony Benn's defeat in the 1988 leadership election marked a turning point in Labour's transformation into a neo-liberal party.

Tony Benn – the issue is Thatcher

Dismantling the British State – An Interview with Tariq Ali

The internationally renowned author Tariq Ali is giving two lectures on Scottish independence in Edinburgh and Glasgow on Friday 14 March. James Foley interviewed him before the big events.

Ukraine: Between Imperialisms

Ukraine, as it always has been, is caught between rival imperial powers who will allow no true self-determination, argues Chris Bambery

‘Polite Intervention’ and the Ukrainian Revolution

Russian Marxist Boris Kagarlitsky examines the motivations behind Russian and Ukrainian responses to the current crisis.