Democracy & State
Overcoming the enemies within
17 May 2012
The left must unite in order to change the relationship of forces both within and outside the Labour Party, argues Mike Macnair
China: Populism and plutocracy
29 Aug 2013
The trial of Bo Xilai reveals contradictions at the top of Chinese society, argues Paul Demarty
Italy: Threat to bring down government
29 Aug 2013
Toby Abse reports on Silvio Berlusconis latest antics
Ukip blocked by a cynical Cameron
08 Aug 2013
Contrary to the expectations of many on the left, writes Eddie Ford, the winds of change in British politics are blowing to the right
Italy: Heading for jail?
08 Aug 2013
Can it really be true that the law is equal for all? Silvio Berlusconi may yet have more tricks up his sleeve, writes Toby Abse
Roar of the dead lion
01 Aug 2013
Eddie Ford wants to be spared any more royal babies and gilded easels
Falkirk: Defend the union link
01 Aug 2013
Stan Keable of Labour Party Marxists reviews the latest attack on the union link with Labour and reviews its history
Crocodile tears over salary recommendation
18 Jul 2013
Eddie Ford thinks MPs should be accountable, recallable and live on a wage close to those they represent
Berlusconi: Judgement day looms
18 Jul 2013
Toby Abse reports on an unexpected setback for Silvio Berlusconi
Labour: Miliband’s media-pleasing funding proposals
11 Jul 2013
Falkirk shows the pro-capitalist dynamics at work in the Labour Party, writes Eddie Ford. But should the unions be urged to disaffiliate?
Egypt: Not the next stage of the revolution
04 Jul 2013
Continued economic decline sealed the fate of the Muslim Brotherhood, writes Yassamine Mather. But martial law also represents a defeat for the working class and democracy
Labour: Fearful of putting people off
04 Jul 2013
Stan Keable reports from a recent LRC National Committee meeting
South Africa: Governmental communists turn to witch-hunting
04 Jul 2013
Outsiders are used to explain away the class struggle, writes Peter Manson
EDL: Oxygen of stupidity
27 Jun 2013
Socialist Worker complains that the BBC is giving the English Defence League publicity - a bit rich, reckons Paul Demarty
Italy: Berlusconi will never serve time
27 Jun 2013
Toby Abse reports on the Ruby case verdict
People's Assembly: Political theatre and the 10 seconds
27 Jun 2013
Sarah McDonald argues that the politics needed by the working class are antithetical to those committed to the principle of broadness