Ukip

Ukip

• The resistable rise of Nigel Farage

  

  The growth of the Brexit party is remarkable, but not unstoppable, argues John Rees

• Question Time's attacks on Diane Abbott are part of a pattern

  

  The vile treatment of Diane Abbott on the BBC's Question Time fits a theme of undermining left wing voices and pandering to the right, argues Des Freedman

• Far right celebrate Tommy Robinson's release from prison

  

  Tommy Robinson's release pending a retrial has been received with jubilation by the far right. Anti-racists need to be prepared to take them on, argues Steph Pike

• Steve Bannon: international orchestrator of the alt-right

  

  Steve Bannon has gained international notoriety for his role as Trump's chief strategist. Sean Ledwith examines his role in organising the transatlantic alt-right

• Brexit and the left, two years on

  

  The left should not avoid political struggle, it should actively work to shape the outcomes of political crisis argues David Bush

• Only a united movement can defeat the far right

  

  Saturday's far right demonstration in support of Tommy Robinson must be opposed directly on the streets

• All the President’s men are symbols of our times - weekly briefing

  

  Charity begins at the Playboy Club for our capitalist class, writes Lindsey German 

• Does it matter that UKIP have been defeated?

  

  The obvious answer isn't so obvious to some on the left, argues John Rees

• The good news, the bad news, and five weeks is a long time in politics - Election briefing #09

  

  Ukip’s demise is nurturing the Tories for now but this should not diminish Labour’s fight, argues Lindsey German  

• The end of UKIP?

  

  Following the referendum, and more noticeably recently, UKIP has dived in the polls and taken a sharp turn to the right

• Farage: sex, lies and Islamophobia

  

  Nigel Farage's latest outburst is part of a growing sexualisation of racism, argues Lindsey German

• A troubled relationship: the UK and the EU

  

  Chris Bambery takes a look at the UK's troubled relationship with the EU, both in the past and in the present

• Our aspiration: a united resistance to the Tories

  

  The Tories don't have the support to carry through unpopular policies - we have to build a huge movement against them argues Lindsey German

• 5 reasons Labour's Pasokification has accelerated

  

  James Doran on why the Labour Party's crisis is worse than anticipated

• Phoenix time

  

  John Rees looks at what can rise from the ashes of the election

• Election scenarios: the crisis of British politics

  

  This is a whole new chapter in politics, for the British political system is in a state of deep crisis writes Alastair Stephens

• What are the choices? The left, the elections and how to get to a better place

  

  Establishment politics is fracturing, but the General Election outcome won't represent the anger with the elite. Chris Nineham outlines a strategy for popular opposition and generating a new left

• Confronting EU illusions

  

  How can we voice opposition to the EU without sounding like Nigel Farage? Well the obvious answer is not to stay silent about the EU’s lack of democracy writes Chris Bambery

• 2014: Twelve things that shaped this year’s politics

  

  Lindsey German looks at twelve features of last year that will shape politics in the year ahead

• The return of the Party member?

  

  The membership of mainstream parties is plummeting, but people are joining parties if they look as if they are going to take on the elite, argues John Rees

• Patriotism in black and white

  

  Gus John: the use of flags to send a message to immigrants and their offspring about who really belongs to Britain should be condemned by Ed Miliband

• Dancing to Ukip's tune won't save Labour

  

  Lindsey German: sacking Emily Thornberry over a tweet is another own goal - and after Scotland and the vote on air strikes in Iraq, Labour really can’t afford to score many more

• Immigration: busting the myths

  

  James Meadway challenges the anti-immigration hysteria and argues that Britain is a better place to live because of the contribution made by migrants

• 5 things they keep quiet about the crisis of the British regime

  

  Chris Nineham makes five observations about the anti-establishment mood in austerity Britain

• Rochester by-election: more Ukip woes for all?

  

  As the by-election caused by the defection of Conservative MP Mark Reckless to Ukip approaches, Alastair Stephens sees some unsettled political weather ahead

• A revolt of our own

  

  Chris Nineham on why we need to lead the fight against inequality and for democracy

• Turning back Ukip - some ideas for the movement

  

  John Westmoreland concludes his series with eight ideas for halting Ukip’s surge and rebuilding the movement

• Who is Nigel Farage?

  

  Nigel Farage should not be allowed to hijack the widespread disaffection with the Westminster elite argues John Westmorland

• Doncaster stands up to Ukip

  

  Hundreds of demonstrators have protested against Ukip outside Doncaster racecourse, where their party conference is being held. John Westmoreland reports