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End the cycle of splits
24 May 2012
If the left is to build a serious political organisation it will have to facilitate internal dissent, writes Mike Macnair. And that will require both majorities and minorities to act responsibly
To get out of the gutter, begin by looking up at the stars
06 Jun 2013
Should the left aim for a non-socialist stage of capitalism? A stage acceptable to Stalinites, trade union bureaucrats and left reformists? Ben Lewis responds to Tim Nelson of the International Socialist Network
What kind of party?: Illusion is the first of all pleasures
30 May 2013
Tim Nelson of the International Socialist Network calls for a broad party in which Marxists fight to build a revolutionary movement from the bottom up
Left Unity: Broad party illusions
23 May 2013
Ben Lewis offers some critical thoughts on a recent International Socialist Network article
Left unity: Anti-sectarian sectarianism
16 May 2013
Left Unity began badly, with existing left groups barred from attending, even as observers. Tina Becker reports on the May 11 national meeting
AWL: Pull the other one
16 May 2013
In response to Left Unity, the Alliance for Workers Liberty has sent a counter-proposal to most of the far-left organisations. Paul Demarty replies
Sectarian left: Svengalis of Left Unity block unity
16 May 2013
Peter Manson examines two contrasting views of the new attempt to revive Labourism
Left Unity: Need to engage with existing left groups
09 May 2013
In April, the CPGB applied for observer status at Left Unitys May 11 gathering. Here is the exchange of letters that resulted
Left Unity: The spirit of ’45?
09 May 2013
What do we hope will come out of the May 11 Left Unity conference? Following Nick Wracks speech at the April 27 London Communist Forum, Jack Conrad replied for the CPGB. This is an edited version of his response
Left unity appeal: Realise potential, avoid pitfalls
04 Apr 2013
The Left Unity appeal has gathered a promising level of support, but runs the risk of repeating past mistakes, argues Harley Filben
South African left: Attempt to go round already existing mass organisations
04 Apr 2013
Wasp might be able to sting the SACP/Cosatu bureaucracy. But, asks Peter Manson, can it become a mass party capable of leading a socialist revolution?
Anti-cuts movement: Frontism produces no lasting gains
04 Apr 2013
What can we expect from the Peoples Assembly? Dave Isaacson looks at the June 22 build-up
The left: Loach makes his bid for unity
28 Mar 2013
Can anything positive arise from the SWP crisis? Peter Manson believes it can if we stick to our principles
ULA blow-up: Legacy of sectarianism
28 Feb 2013
As the ULA stares into the abyss, Anne Mc Shane looks back at two years of cynical betrayal
Socialist Party: Taaffe’s significant silence
21 Feb 2013
The Socialist Party in England and Wales appears to have decided to effectively ignore the SWP crisis. But why? Ben Lewis investigates
SWP crisis: Twilight of the idols
14 Feb 2013
The central committee has once again failed to reassert control. But dirty tricks are inevitable, writes Paul Demarty