‘one member,one vote’ is an illusion of democracy

Following the dramatic collapse of Momentum and the World Transform, both member-led grass roots movements driven by charismatic Jeremy Corbyn, the idea of a new socialist party took root. Whilst in August 2025, 700000 supporters had signed up online to the project; when Your Party was finally launched on 29/30th November it is estimated that … Continue reading ‘one member,one vote’ is an illusion of democracy

ecology and ‘eco- populism’ are not compatible

Ecology provides a wide ranging, cohesive and evidence based explanation of the history of our planet and all living species. As such, it qualifies as a metanarrative. The Green Party Philosophical Basis and values are grounded in this ecological metanarrative. What characterises Post Modernist ” eco populism ” is ‘an incredulity’ towards metanarratives and reality. … Continue reading ecology and ‘eco- populism’ are not compatible