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Taking on Reform
Right-wing populists, like sparklers, burn brightly then go out
In the final article in our series on Taking on Reform for The Left Lane, Brian Green argues that, with a class-based approach to politics, Farage and his party can be exposed and defeated.
Reform’s rise in Scotland – another side of the same coin
In the fifth article in our series on Reform and how to defeat them, Fred Bayer reports from Scotland on the election results there and what they mean for politics and the left.
We need to address the issues fuelling Reform and expose their lies
The rise in support for Reform is a worrying development and needs to be addressed. In this fourth article in a series for The Left Lane, Fiona Ranson addresses some of the key factors that have led to the electoral growth of Reform and what needs to be done to defeat them.
Pushing back against Reform in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
In the third article in our series on Reform and how to defeat them, newly-elected Newcastle city councillor Jamie Driscoll explains how the Greens won a seat in the working-class ward of Walker in the city.
We need trade unions prepared to fight and class politics to defeat Reform
In the second article in our series on Reform and how to defeat them, former trade union leader John McInally calls for a return to class politics to push back the right.
Why did Reform surge and how do we counter it?
The rise in support for Reform is a worrying development and needs to be addressed. In this first article in a series for The Left Lane, Carol Taylor looks at some of the key factors that have led to the electoral growth of Reform and, crucially, what tactics, strategy and approach are needed to defeat them?