The Socialist Labour Party - An Introduction

The Socialist Labour Party was launched at its first congress on 1 May 1996. It was initiated by leading trade unionists and campaign activists following the final abandonment by Tony Blair's New Labour of any commitment to progressive change for socialism in Britain. However, the Party represents far more than just a reaction to developments in the Labour Party. The SLP aims to build on the heritage of all the movements of resistance to the free-market offensive in Britain over the past two decades. In particular, it is the political heir of the year-long miner's strike of 1984-5 and the tremendous movement of solidarity it inspired in all sections of British society.

SLP By-Election Video - Cardiff South & Penarth

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Features

NEW: Strike support leaflet for download.

Socialist Labour Party - Support Strike Action Leaflet. Please click here to download.

Elections 2011 - Thank you for voting SLP.

The Socialist Labour Party wish to thank every one of our supporters and members who have voted for us in their tens of thousands across Britain. Based on the May 5th election we have easily gained far more votes than all of the other left parties standing against us, and having more than doubled our votes in many cases this gives us a strong momentum to go forward with confidence as the party of the left in Britain. Your major electoral support in the face of almost no media coverage gives us yet another massive boost and we can now continue to strengthen our efforts to fight for the welfare of the people of Britain. THANK YOU!

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Donations

Unlike the Labour, Tory and Liberal Democrat parties the Socialist Labour Party does not have powerful multi millionaire backers, but relies upon donations from it's members and ordinary working people who support the party's policies and aims. The party needs funds to continue and develop the campaign for a socialist Britain. If you wish to donate to the Party's fighting fund then you can do so by sending a cheque/postal order to: General Secretary, Socialist Labour Party, PO Box 706, Barnsley, S70 9LE. Cheques to be made payable to "Socialist Labour Party". if you wish to contribute on a regular basis please request a direct debit form

Ken Capstick on the economic crisis

Arthur Scargill in discussion

via the BBC website