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Referendum
Referendum
Scottish elections: will Alba shake things up?
Chris Bambery explains how the new Alba party has caused a stir in the upcoming election, but why the independence movement needs a grassroots campaign
The SNP bust-up: what does it mean for Scottish independence?
Scottish politics is at a turning point, argues Vladimir Unkovski-Korica
Pro-independence Catalan vote deepens crisis of the Spanish state
Chris Bambery analyses the Catalonia election which put pro-independence parties ahead of unionists, the crisis for Madrid and the challenges ahead for the left
Victory for the movement as Chileans vote to rip up Pinochet constitution
After a year of protests against Chile's right wing government, a decisive majority have voted to replace the constitution in a major victory for the left
General election: unite and fight
The left must seize the initiative in the coming general election, argues Lindsey German
Labour members back Corbyn – what the polls actually tell us
Polls don't always tell the truth, but their current interpretation in the media is deliberately hiding it, argues Shabbir Lakha
After Irish referendum victory, we must fight further to expand women’s rights
This fantastic leap forward was a product of grassroots campaigning, but the battle is far from over, argues Amy O'Donoghue
Victory as Ireland votes to repeal the 8th amendment
As the results from the referendum in Ireland come in, it looks as though the Irish people have voted overwhelmingly to repeal draconian anti-abortion laws, Elly Badcock reports
Ireland's opportunity for equality
Friday's referendum is a vital step in the fight for women's equality in Ireland, argues Amy O'Donoghue
On the Australian equal marriage plebiscite: beyond defeatism, moralism and the politics of scarcity
Progressives have lessons to learn from the campaign, not least that when opportunities arise, the public debate ground must be seized
Brexit and change
As the next phase of Brexit kicks in, Brian Heron discusses what the arguments are and what underpins them
Catalonia: no independence without disobedience
As the Madrid government threatens direct rule in Catalonia, Jack Sherwood reports on the situation in Barcelona.
Catalonia: the referendum must go ahead
Attempts to sabotage and prevent the upcoming referendum in Catalonia carry echoes of Spain's Francoist past, argues Chris Bambery
Class is back - the Scottish Question must be recast
Class is back - for it to advance requires anti-capitalist politics, not the frontist politics of being to the left of whatever seems like a temporary solution to a fundamental dilemma, writes Kevin Ovenden
Turkish Referendum: Erdoğan’s narrow win
The victory for the Yes campaign is far less than Erdoğan was hoping for and shows a country divided argues Shabbir Lakha
The liberal delusion: why fighting Brexit is a bad idea
As thousands march against Brexit, Reuben Bard-Rosenberg takes a look at the politics behind the protest
Scottish independence: do not let the SNP squander this new opportunity
Following Nicola Sturgeon's announcement, Vladimir Unkovski-Korica makes the case for a socialist, internationalist Scotland independent from Westminster and Brussels
Approaching the end time? Italy and the EU
What’s happening in Italy tells us volumes about what’s wrong with the European Union, argues Chris Bambery
Italy Referendum: No to Renzi
Matteo Renzi has resigned following a No vote in the Italy's Referendum, Chris Bambery analyses the vote and the opportunities for the left.
Things fall apart? The Italian referendum
The Italian referendum on 4 December could be another crack in the EU monolith. Chris Bambery analyses the situation
Crisis of reformism: Corbyn, Sanders and the left
The re-election of Corbyn is key, but an increase in the level of class struggle is critical to lasting success, argues Lindsey German
Why the EU won't help workers
Staying in the European Union will increase the power of our rulers, which is why we need to leave, writes Richard Allday
The Tories’ civil war: why do they do it to themselves?
The Tories' brewing civil war over Europe is not the first to divide the party
Parliamentary change
There is a deep political crisis going on in Britain. New politics, institutions and forms of organisation are required to defeat austerity and secure its alternative writes Brian Heron