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Keep Corbyn
Keep Corbyn
Analysis and commentary on the establishment crisis and the campaign to re-elect Jeremy Corbyn
What Frank Field's resignation tells us about the Labour right's slow coup
Destined for deselection, yet citing antisemitism, the nationalist Leaver's parting shot has been supported by Blairites whose only principle is to smash the left, writes Kevin Ovenden
From Jewdas to Skripal: media attacks on Corbyn are out of touch with reality
The British media tells a partial story on racism and its claims against the Labour leader run contrary to the evidence, writes Lindsey German
Don‘t waste this victory
After Corbyn‘s re-election, we need to build a strong extra-parliamentary force that supports Labour – if it supports them
BAME rally: Jeremy Corbyn offers powerful anti-racist alternative
Shabbir Lakha reports from Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leadership campaign rally for BAME communities
Tom Watson and the strange case of Labour red baiting
Lindsey German looks beyond the Labour right’s Trotsky twist and locates a deeply anti-democratic impulse
Tom and the Trotsky twist
Tom Watson is scaremongering about Trotskyists, but he may have bitten off more than he can chew, says John Rees
Corbyn: we must seize this chance to take the left forward
Owen Jones’ predictions of doom do not match up to the challenge ahead, writes Lindsey German
Corbyn: it isn't going to be like last year
This is a decisive battle, and it's even bigger than Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, argues John Rees
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
Corbyn up against the establishment
Alex Snowdon takes a look at the current conjecture in relation to the Labour leadership contest, and the questions facing the wider movement
Jeremy Corbyn's new politics is a threat to the establishment
This moment offers an opportunity for radical change, but the path to victory lies in political confrontation, argues Kevin Ovenden
No time for faint hearts
We have got this far by being radical, argues Chris Nineham, and now is not the time to moderate the message
They call it unity but it's really war
Owen Smith is being painted as a unity candidate. Chris Nineham argues he is in fact spearheading a war on the majority of the Labour Party
Don't confuse criticism with bullying
We should not allow the attempt to turn concerns about sexism and racism into a weapon for the right to beat the left, writes Lindsey German
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
With Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader, we have the possibility of winning millions to radical change, writes Chris Nineham
Plotters and bleaters: Corbyn, crisis and the coronation
Lindsey German looks beyond the Westminster bubble and spies vital signs of political upturn
Politics is hotting up, not just in Westminster
The Tories and Labour are tearing themselves apart, but looking beyond Westminster, various movements are growing in strength, reports Lindsey German
An opening for the left - keep Corbyn, keep fighting
Chris Nineham takes a snapshot of the current political crisis and argues for a fast and sharp strategic realignment
After Chilcot: now Blair must face charges
We now need action to finally achieve justice for Iraq, writes Lindsey German
Corbyn’s reckoning and the role of the left
Jeremy Corbyn can now really win – but our side needs to act decisively and boldly, contends Vladimir Unkovski-Korica
Only a Corbyn victory can open a path out of the crisis
The post-referendum crisis can only be resolved by the left, argues John Rees