Why I’m voting for Corbyn, and why you should too
The idea that any Labour government is better than a Tory one sells our people short. Yes we need Labour in power, but to do what? If not to transform society into one, in which all people are of equal value, and where wealth and power are distributed equitably, then it is for nothing.
Dear Tom, about this Trotsky thing…..
Attempts to use the word 'Trotskyist' as an insult, are both politically illiterate and designed to place certain ideas beyond the political pale.
Jeremy Corbyn: A revolution in plain sight
In their thousands they came. Carrying home-made placards, they came. Women pushing prams, their kids in tow, the young, middle-aged and old, black, white, disabled, the old left and the […]
Nowhere Man: A portrait of ‘Blairite’ contempt
The Labour Party, indeed the British people, don't need another snake oil salesman. Shiny smiles and smart suits don't build houses, they don't defend workers rights and they certainly don't protect the NHS.
Lies, damn lies and false narratives
Labour's self-styled moderates are using the doctrine of false narrative to undermine party democracy. It is a tool Labour's enemies have perfected down the years and it should shame Corbyn's right-wing opponents.
A tonic for the troops: A warning to the plotters
The day began with feelings of solidarity, determination and just a hint of resignation. A heady brew of betrayal and backstabbing, mixed with a potent concoction of media manipulation, had […]
Defending Corbyn: A battle for the soul of Labour
Inside the halls of privilege the establishment conspire to oust Corbyn. Outside the masses fight to save him. Can there be a more telling metaphor for the problems facing Labour today?
Stay or go, left or right: the duality of Europe
Today Jeremy Corbyn gave his first speech on the forthcoming European referendum. It is a refreshing intervention. Not least because so far the debate has been largely restricted to competing […]
Iain Duncan Smith: Corbyn’s greatest achievement
Many of us will have read IDS’ resignation letter with incredulity. How does a man who has orchestrated so much misery for so many, pen a missive to the Prime […]
Ramblings of an Ordinary Man 