A Challenge to Labour’s Moderates
Labour’s moderates, led by Tom Watson, recently founded a social democratic caucus within the party. But what do they mean by social democracy?
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Ronan Burtenshaw
Ronan Burtenshaw is the editor of Tribune.
Remembering James Connolly
James Connolly was born on this day in 1868. The outstanding Marxist of Ireland’s history, we remember his contributions to revolutionary socialism and anti-colonialism.
Red Flag, Green Roots
On St. Patrick’s Day, we remember the life of Jim Connell – the Irish author of labour anthem ‘The Red Flag’ and a pioneering socialist of the nineteenth century.
Forward Ever, Backward Never: Grenada’s Revolution
On this day in 1979 a socialist revolution in the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada threatened to upturn the world economic order.
Middle of Nowhere
The new Independent Group claims to represent the “centre ground” in British politics – but it has defined itself by opposing popular policies.
Ireland’s Red Troubadour
Ireland’s best-known folk singer, Luke Kelly, died thirty-five years ago today. He was a lifelong socialist.
Understanding Venezuela’s Crisis
Former Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Guillaume Long on Venezuela’s long crisis, the irresponsibility of Western responses and the growing risk of civil conflict.
The Old and the New
We’re relaunching Tribune because its politics endures.