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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