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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
Marxist party - now or never
02 Nov 2006
Mike Macnair writes on this weekend's launch conference of the 'Campaign for a new Marxist party'
Developing a Marxist programme
19 Oct 2006
Mike Macnair continues the debate on what is meant by a Marxist party and how to campaign for one, begun by Critique's call for a conference on November 4
For the right to choose
19 Oct 2006
Respect gave over the Saturday afternoon session of its annual conference to a public rally on islamophobia. Anne Mc Shane reports
Spin, deception and eclecticism
19 Oct 2006
If there was ever any doubt, Respect's third annual conference, held over the weekend of October 14-15, confirmed that the organisation is now indisputably a Socialist Worker Party front, writes Peter Manson. Despite efforts to prove the opposite, Respect is visibly shrinking
Victims or workers?
19 Oct 2006
At its October 7-8 conference, the Scottish Socialist Party opposed the unionisation of sex workers and agreed to support legislation for the sex industry only if it is "designed to eradicate prostitution". For the SSP, the liberation of sex workers must be delivered from above. Ana Lopes of the International Sex Workers Union believes differently
Arise - what next?
12 Oct 2006
Dave Craig of the Revolutionary Democratic Group takes a closer look at the debate on the future of the Socialist Alliance
The call for a party
12 Oct 2006
Hillel Ticktin, editor of Critique, explains the thinking behind the November 4 conference to establish a Campaign for a New Marxist Party
No fudge on accountability
12 Oct 2006
The only motion focusing on the lack of democracy and accountability in Respect is motion No1 from the CPGB, which is also supported by Calderdale
Control-freakery and decline
12 Oct 2006
The weekend of October 14-15 will see Respect's third annual conference. Doubtless it is set to feature plenty of platform speeches but precious little debate: there are fewer motions and fewer delegates. Emily Bransom and Tina Becker preview the weekend
Don't talk about George!
12 Oct 2006
Workers Unity platform members attempted to get an emergency motion on the McNeilage scandal debated at the Scottish Socialist Party conference, but it was ruled out of order. Sandy McBurney spoke to Peter Manson
Siding with Murdoch
12 Oct 2006
As the Scottish Socialist Party held its annual conference over the weekend of October 7-8, the feud between Tommy Sheridan and his former comrades spiralled out of control. Nick Rogers reports
Campaign for a party - or another sect?
05 Oct 2006
The organised left cannot be bypassed in the fight for a Marxist party, argues Mike Macnair
SSP says it will not expel tape man George McNeilage
05 Oct 2006
Peter Manson reports on the latest developments in the Tommy Sheridan saga
Anti-CPGB ritual?
28 Sep 2006
The CPGB's motions to Respect conference have again been ruled out of order - before being accepted after protest. Mark Fischer reports
Bringing about a Marxist party
21 Sep 2006
Why must we go through the existing left rather than appealing directly to 'the class'? Mike Macnair explains