On Thursday we launch Open Labour,a forum bringing together activists to build a Labour left which is committed to a better quality of debate and political culture within Labour, while focusing on the question of how to win power. Labour’s democratic left has for too long been defined by other currents in the party and has been without any form of organisation. The elections of Ed Miliband and now Jeremy Corbyn have not changed that. Now is the time for those who believe in equality, and democracy,solidarity and the emancipating power of the left to near together. Open Labour believes that there must be a spot within Labour to debate and shape these values in a respectful way, free from the divisive and intolerant voices that have near to dominate Labour debate, or particularly on social media. Related: Labour activists launch new group on party's left Continue reading...
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