Tag: the independent group

On Foreign Policy, the Independent Group Will Offer Nothing But the Elite Consensus
Last week the leading opposition parties issued a joint demand for the suspension of arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the context of the war in Yemen. The absence of the Independent Group from the list of signatories, however, signals that the self-styled party of ‘change’ will offer nothing but conformity to the status quo on foreign policy, argues David Wearing.
To Overcome Despair, We Need to Build a Fighting Corbyn Movement
As the soft coup against Jeremy Corbyn grinds on, in recent months the Labour membership has become increasingly paralysed by despair. To overcome this, we need a fighting left capable of taking on the establishment both inside and outside the Labour party, argues Holly Rigby.
Zombie Blairites and National Service
Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin talk national service, zombie Blairites, Brexit and how working class caricatures have influenced political movements.
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Re-Resign, When the Crowd Say De-selecta!

Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin return to consider the vapidity of Centrism 2.0, and the ideology of Chris Leslie, Gordon Brown’s former photocopier.
The Independent Group Will Be an Unmitigated Disaster
After much bluff and bluster, today a small group of Labour MPs finally broke ranks with the party. Aaron Bastani explains why this split isn’t going to go well for them.