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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
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
AWL: Siege mentality
31 Oct 2013
Conference is where political differences should be debated out. Paul Demarty reports on an exception
SWP: Insiders call leadership to account
31 Oct 2013
Members have finally been presented with a detailed report of the Delta case, reports Peter Manson. But it does not make easy reading for the central committee
Left culture: Nutters like us
24 Oct 2013
Till the left starts to make headway, get used to being viewed as mad, writes Paul Demarty
Oppose nationalism across the board
24 Oct 2013
Use the May 2014 Euro elections to fight for socialism and internationalism, argues James Marshall of Labour Party Marxists
IS Network: Battling with a rotten legacy
24 Oct 2013
Daniel Harvey looks at developments in the political regroupment project centred on the International Socialist Network following its weekend conference
Luxemburg: Rosa and the republic
10 Oct 2013
Last weekend, Ben Lewis spoke at an international conference in Paris on Rosa Luxemburgs concepts of democracy and revolution. This is an expanded version of his paper
SWP: Leatherites thirsting for a purge
10 Oct 2013
Faced with criticism from two directions, the central committee is desperately trying to limit the damage. Peter Manson reports