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T_i_B

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5. 1st I've heard of them as well

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 07:22 AM

Apr 2014

I have one or two question here. Firstly, is this linked to Far Left groups such as the Socialist Workers party? If so then then quite frankly there would be a severe risk of the whole thing breaking down into infighting and making a mockery of the name "Left Unity".

Secondly, will they be standing in this years European Parliament elections? These elections are not far off now. And there will be other left wing groups such as the National Health Action Party on the ballot paper for that.

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Labour must watch its left flank in months to come – new party Left Unity is on the move [View all] Ken Burch Apr 2014 OP

First I've heard of them Prophet 451 Apr 2014 #1

Well, they were just founded in November, so it's natural this article would be an introduction Ken Burch Apr 2014 #2

1800 people. You can fit more than that in a movie theater nt msongs Apr 2014 #3

You have to start somewhere. Ken Burch Apr 2014 #4

1st I've heard of them as well T_i_B Apr 2014 #5

Two answers Ken Burch Apr 2014 #7

It may not have the SWP on board..... T_i_B Apr 2014 #8

I can't be the only person... oldironside Apr 2014 #10

websites: muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #6

Much as I think that Labour needs a push to the left... LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #9

I don't think it's the electoral system itself that is the problem T_i_B Apr 2014 #11