Our core principles

our 10 core principles

1. Is a left party, of and for the working class in all its diversity, seeking to redistribute wealth and power from the elite to the people.

2. Is eco-socialist, supporting transformative political, social and economic change in order to build a truly sustainable world and achieve climate justice.

3. Is internationalist, opposing war, imperialism and colonialism, welcoming migrants and standing in solidarity with oppressed people everywhere.

4. Is feminist and anti-racist, fighting for a world where social injustices including racism, xenophobia, ableism, homophobia, transphobia and the oppression of women have been eradicated.

5. Is committed to reducing regional inequality within Britain and supports the right of the devolved nations to determine their constitutional futures.

6. Is a democratic party, in which members empower, organise and educate each other.

7. Develops policy democratically, drawing on the knowledge and experience of its members.

8. Contests elections in order to offer voters a socialist alternative and build power locally and nationally, without promoting the idea that voting alone can solve the present crises.

9. Seeks to build power in communities, workplaces and on the streets.

10. Builds meaningful relationships with a wide range of organisations including trade unions, community and campaign groups, social justice movements and left organisations outside Britain.