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Another split, another sect
26 Apr 2012
The left must organise on the basis of genuine democratic centralism, argues Ben Lewis
Socialism and bear-baiting
17 Jul 2014
Socialist Worker’s gloating over Horatio Chapple’s death is crass and cruel, writes Paul Demarty. But it is also a product of political weaknesses
SWP: 'Delta force' still in denial
17 Jul 2014
‘The party’ had been on the right track all along, according to its leadership, and is now in fine health. Peter Manson reports on this year’s Marxism festival
Treating people like toy soldiers results in frivolous politics
11 Jul 2014
Alex Callinicos is trying to talk about strategy and patience, but his tongue is tied by his organisation’s disastrous errors, argues Paul Demarty
ANC hold on unions weakens
11 Jul 2014
The metalworkers are seeking to emulate the success of the platinum strikers, writes Peter Manson
Trying to earn a bit of popularity
19 Jun 2014
What is the role of Unite Against Fascism now that the SWP is prioritising Stand Up to Ukip? Daniel Harvey investigates
Playing a fool's game
12 Jun 2014
The ‘common sense’ consensus on migration stretches from Ukip and the Tories to the CPB and SPEW, writes Peter Manson
The Peter principle
05 Jun 2014
It is past time for SPEW members to start questioning the strategic acumen of their leadership, argues Paul Demarty
May 22 results: Once again a sorry joke
29 May 2014
The left’s election results reflect its lack of social roots, reports Peter Manson
ANC: Fully in control
22 May 2014
Neither right nor left has been able to challenge ANC hegemony, writes Peter Manson
Labour Party: Griffiths ends CPB truce
22 May 2014
Open struggle has erupted between those in the CPB who want to 'reclaim' the Labour Party, and those who want to... start another one. Peter Manson reports.
Left Unity: Arms and our moderate speaker
22 May 2014
Jack Conrad takes issue with Salman Shaheen’s cowardly rejection of the demand for a popular militia
Left unity: Playing happy families
22 May 2014
The protracted regroupment talks between Socialist Resistance, the International Socialist Network and others continue; as does their political confusion, writes Paul Demarty
Left Unity: Political clarity first
22 May 2014
The Communist Platform is standing four candidates in regional elections to the NC; Mark Fischer explains where and why
NUS: Autonomist bankruptcy
17 Apr 2014
The SWP stall at this year's NUS conference was attacked by 'anarchists'
No2EU: Back into our shells?
10 Apr 2014
No2EU represents a regressive form of left nationalism, writes Peter Manson