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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
Bordiga and the fate of Bordigism
19 Dec 2013
Though he is largely remembered in the context of Lenins polemic against left-wing communism, Amadeo Bordiga remains a towering figure of the 20th century workers movement. David Broder explores his ideas and political record
SWP: Creating a desert waste
19 Dec 2013
For the third time in just over a year, the leadership is drawing a line. Actually, argues Ben Lewis, Charlie Kimber and Alex Callinicos are busily destroying their own organisation
Liquidationism: End of the road
12 Dec 2013
The Anti-Capitalist Initiative is about to fold. Meanwhile the International Socialist Network looks set to splinter. Harley Filben explores the politics of the marsh
Cops, lefts and anarchos on campus
12 Dec 2013
Last week saw an outbreak of student protest. Daniel Harvey reports
Plans for the hard left
12 Dec 2013
Jack Conrad outlines the thinking of the CPGBs Provisional Central Committee
Stuart Hall: Left’s great ‘moving right’ show
05 Dec 2013
Daniel Harvey reviews: Stuart Hall, Doreen Massey, Michael Rustin (eds) 'After neoliberalism? The Kilburn manifesto', Soundings, 2013
Left Unity: Making a safe space for left ideas
05 Dec 2013
Peter Manson reports on the official founding of the latest unity project
SWP: Another split looms
28 Nov 2013
The leadership refuses to accept that there is any truth in opposition criticisms. Peter Manson reviews this years final Pre-conference Bulletin
Die Linke: Courtship with an eye on 2017
21 Nov 2013
The latest developments in German politics should serve as a reality check for the broad party advocates in this country, argues Ben Lewis
Russell Brand: Hippies, clowns and technocrats
14 Nov 2013
The effect of the Russell Brand interview highlights the fragility of bourgeois politics, writes Harley Filben
Occupy: Caught in the headlights
14 Nov 2013
Daniel Harvey reviews: Mark Bray, 'Translating anarchy: the anarchism of Occupy Wall Street'. Zero Books, 2013, pp342, £15.99
SWP opposition: Facing a rout
14 Nov 2013
There are signs of increasing demoralisation amongst oppositionists, writes Peter Manson
Why I am leaving the AWL
07 Nov 2013
Pat Smith's resignation letter
AWL: Failing the litmus test of loyalty
07 Nov 2013
The republication of a chauvinistic article on the Alliance for Workers Liberty website was the spark that led Patrick Smith to resign from the organisation. Mark Fischer asked him about his experience in the group
Swamp things get together
07 Nov 2013
Daniel Harvey examines the politics underlying recent regroupment efforts