The Makerfield by-election is the most important by-election in recent years. It is almost a pre-run of the 2029 general election which may well determine whether the Labour Party survives. Makerfield has been represented by Labour MPs since its creation in 1983. Labour would typically get between 50% and 60% percent of the vote. It was a ‘Leave’ voting … Continue reading Whether Burnham wins or loses, the future of the Labour Party is not guaranteed—Editorial
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Local elections—Editorial
It is a week away from the local elections that will take place in much of the England on 7thMay. Almost two years ago, the Labour Party won a landslide 411 seats in the July 2024 general election. The polls for the forthcoming local elections suggest that Labour will be in third place in many wards and … Continue reading Local elections—Editorial
“The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney and the Crisis of British Democracy” (Paul Holden)
BOOK REVIEW David Jackson “The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney and the Crisis of British Democracy” (Paul Holden) Part 3 This is a lengthy, significant and substantial book of almost 550 pages. It is supported by nearly 800 footnotes, which the author decided to place online. I believe that to do it proper justice required more … Continue reading “The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney and the Crisis of British Democracy” (Paul Holden)
Virtue March
CAN THE LEFT MARCH FOR VICTORY WHILE LOSING THE WORKING CLASS? How the British Left Traded Solidarity for Virtue Signalling, and Why the Working Class Is No Longer Listening Paul Knaggs, Labour Heartlands There is a speech circulating in left-wing circles in Dublin that ought to unsettle every socialist in Britain. Not the kind of … Continue reading Virtue March
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