Workers' Liberty

The Revolutionary Democratic Group produced a discussion paper, "Beyond the Federal Republic", for the AWL summer school in June 2003. Download as pdf here.

Introduction

Below are sections from the RDG's 1995-6 programme which address the question of imperialism. We felt it might be useful as part of this discussion on imperialism to bring this forward, not only to let AWL comrades see our views, but because we will be needing a redraft soon and your observations or criticisms should be helpful.

To assist in the discussions which the AWL is pursuing with the Revolutionary Democratic Group, the RDG's draft programme is available here.

Debate on "economism" and the role and scope of the demand for a "federal republic" - contributions by Clive Bradley (AWL), Chris Jones and Dave Craig (RDG), and others. Download here (RTF file).

Discussion article by Steve Freeman on the Fire Brigades Union dispute and republicanism - download here (Word document).

What the Butler saw
It has been a fascinating few weeks for republicans. The Burrell trial and the aftermath has provided the country with new insights into the secret world of royalty and further confirmation of the RDG's view of the monarchy in crisis. It is a crisis which began in the 1990's and continues to this day.