by Left Horizons reporters
Left Horizons does not agree with all of the different elements, formulations and emphases in the political statement of Your Party, revised by a vote of members last weekend. It is important, however, that we publish it in its entirety, so readers can read it for themselves.
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(This statement sets out the Party’s broad principles and purpose. It is not a programme or a manifesto – policies will be decided through the Party’s democratic processes. Once approved, it will be included in clause 2 of the Party’s Constitution, minus this preamble…)
Your Party is a democratic, member-led socialist party that stands for social justice, peace and international solidarity.
Our goal is the transfer of wealth and power, now concentrated in the hands of the few, to the overwhelming majority in a democratic, socialist society.
Our aim is to win elections with a popular programme of action for real change, but also to transform our country, in the interests of the many, not the few.
We seek to change the balance of power at every level of society, by organising and campaigning in communities and workplaces, in trade unions and social movements, across the nations and regions.
Your Party is committed to equality across our society. We oppose all forms of prejudice, oppression, discrimination and scapegoating, which are weaponised by ruling elites to divide people and communities.
We reject a capitalist order that is responsible for grotesque levels of inequality both at home and abroad. We favour the extension of democracy over the economy, including the public ownership of key sectors and services.
The same economic order that exploits people is destroying the planet, fuelling the climate crisis that threatens us all. Your Party stands for environmental justice.
Your Party stands for freedom – from poverty, exploitation and war – and in defence of democratic rights and liberties.
Billionaires and corporations are now in control of our country. Your Party aims at its democratic and socialist transformation: by redistributing that power and wealth to all.
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