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
Time for self-criticism
07 Jun 2012
The left missed out on a big opportunity during the fiscal treaty campaign, writes Anne Mc Shane
None of the above
07 Jun 2012
Calling on Egyptians to vote for the Muslim Brotherhood is insane, argues Paul Demarty
Republicanism and the form of working class rule
31 May 2012
As the constitutional monarchy state proclaims its commitment to privilege and the status quo, Michael Copestake looks back to a rather different tradition
The crown rules Britannia
31 May 2012
The role of the elaborate jubilee is to draw attention away from the power and nature of the crown itself, write Steve Freeman and Phil Vellender
Divisions surface and split beckons
31 May 2012
What political differences lie behind the heated arguments in the Labour Representation Committee and Labour Briefing? Stan Keable of Labour Party Marxists reports on the proposed merger, and counsels against irresponsible splits
Reality behind the fighting talk
31 May 2012
The May 23-25 annual conference exposed the weaknesses of Britain's biggest civil service union, says Tina Becker
Last man standing
31 May 2012
The Partito Democratico, dominated by ex-'official communists', is now Italy's leading party, writes Toby Abse
Vauxhall: defeat for all car workers
24 May 2012
Peter Manson reports on a deal that represents an attack on working conditions
Masses refuse to be ruled in old way
17 May 2012
As support for left anti-austerity parties grows in Greece, writes Eddie Ford, the temptation of office must be avoided
Refuting the latest smears against Warren
17 May 2012
Chris Corrigan sets the record straight about Des Warren
Strikes are not the be-all and end-all
17 May 2012
What are stikes alone and where is the politics we need? Laurie Smith takes a look at the recent stikes and the response of the Left.
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
Round one to Miliband
10 May 2012
Labour is obviously pleased with the outcome of last week's local elections - but the government is not as weak as it looks, writes Paul Demarty
Sectarian stumbling block
03 May 2012
Anne McShane reports on the future of the Irish ULA
Abolish the second chamber
03 May 2012
Whether partly elected or not, the House of Lords will continue to impose checks and balances against democracy, writes Peter Manson