Convention of the Left blog
Red Pepper’s blog from the Convention of the Left, the counter-conference challenging New Labour’s annual rally in Manchester, that took place from 20 September to 24 September 2008
Wednesday 24 Sep Question time for the left
And it finally seems like we’ve figured out what the questions are More
Tuesday 23 Sep A way to win
Looking outside Britain can restore your faith in the left’s chances More
Tuesday 23 Sep Is council housing the cure?
Where we live seems to hold the key to so many of the issues we face More
Monday 22 Sep Climate change: any answers?
We all know we need to do something, but nobody knows what More
Monday 22 Sep Down the road
How on earth can anyone still support the Labour Party? More
Sunday 21 Sep Just a talking shop?
Do socialists’ meetings have a structure problem? More
Sunday 21 Sep Enough of elections already!
Some are keen to launch yet another unity party out of the convention. They’re missing a much better idea More
Saturday 20 Sep First impressions
There’s potential here – but will it go anywhere? More
Saturday 20 Sep Shouting at Labour
Screaming at Labour’s conference centre might feel futile, but better that than trying to get inside. More
Friday 19 Sep Burying the hatchet
The Convention of the Left couldn’t be happening at a better time – but can the left really work together? More
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