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LeftishBrit

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9. Much as I think that Labour needs a push to the left...

Thu Apr 3, 2014, 07:57 AM

Apr 2014

and I agree with quite a lot of the ideas expressed here; I fear that, without a change in the electoral system (which would be a good idea IMO; but the voters rejected such a change when we had a referendum) alternative Left parties may only help to keep Tories in power.

I think that perhaps the future lies not in new Parties, but in an increased role of grassroots pressure groups campaigning on the important issues.

Ironically, if Labour win next year's election, they may well have UKIP to thank for splitting the right-wing vote!

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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