Defeat in Afghanistan: Anti-Imperialism is Essential
Some on the left have attacked anti-imperialism in the wake of the defeat of Corbynism. Michael Doyle argues that it is absolutely essential, and that the calamity in Afghanistan only underlines this.
Michael Doyle looks at the opening weeks of Anas Sarwar’s Scottish Labour leadership and concludes that the most debilitated and anti-democratic form of Labourism has returned.
Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension from the Labour whip is partly a product of the reticence of his supporters to aggressively defend him. Michael Doyle argues that the weakness of the Labour left’s response has a long pedigree of consistent failure.
As the US Presidential elections approaches, arguments are polarising between to regressive options. Michael Doyle calls on the left to look beyond the false dichotomy to an empire in crisis.
Against ‘Inclusion’: Origins of the School Grades Debacle
With victories for students and teachers spreading across the UK, Michael Doyle examines the ideological and class assumptions of the post-Blairite era.