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LEFT UNITY: A CASE FOR THE REPUBLICAN SOCIALIST PLATFORM

A CASE FOR THE REPUBLICAN SOCIALIST PLATFORM
By Steve Freeman
“British politics urgently needs a new force – a movement on the Left to counter capitalism’s crisis. If a new, networked movement of the Left could agree on some key principles, and avoid creating another battleground for ultra-left sects, it could give a voice to[...]

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By Real Democracy working group   December 14, 2013   Category: An Occupier's Perspective   No Comments comments

Occupy London invites you to Occupy Democracy this Jubilee weekend

This Jubilee weekend, at noon on Sunday 3 June by the steps of St Paul’s, Occupy London invites you to its Occupy Democracy event.  With speakers including John McDonnell MP, Donnachadh McCarthy, Peter Tatchell, Alberto Durango (IWW City Cleaners Branch), Dr Louise Irvine (NHS); plus representatives from the Jubilee Debt Campaign and Occupy London’s Real[...]

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By Press Release   June 1, 2012   Category: News, Press releases, Statement   No Comments comments

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  • The Putney Debates of 1647 – The Conception of British Democracy

    From the 28th October to 9th November 1647, soldiers and officers of Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army, including civilian representation, held discussions on the constitution and future of England.

    Should they continue to negotiate a settlement with the defeated King Charles I? Should there even be a King or Lords? Should suffrage (a civil right to vote, known as the franchise) be limited to property-holders? Would democratic changes lead to anarchy?

    This historic event saw ordinary soldiers take on their generals to argue for greater democracy and provided a platform for 'common people' to make their voices heard. These debates, forced by the Levellers, paved the way for many of the civil liberties we value toda

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