THE Socialist Party was formed in 1904 following a split in The Social Democratic Federation.

We have used the abbreviation of our name, The Socialist Party GB, for some 40 years.

In the last decade, Militant Tendency, obviously in an attempt to hide from its inglorious past, has used the name Socialist Party.

We exist for one reason and one reason alone, to advocate an alternative to capitalism – not to reform it.

The party’s stance on the likes of the USSR, China and Cuba are well documented in its journal, The Socialist Standard.

As such, we cannot, as various left-wing groups can, be accused of historical or political revisionism.

We are not an elitist party, we have no leaders, nor wish to lead anyone. Indeed, we state quite unequivocally that the workingclass must achieve their own emancipation. When, and if, a change in society comes about, The Socialist Party will cease to exist.

The revolution we are trying to bring about is a revolution in thought and understanding.

Fighting on the barricades we leave to the trendy lefties.

We have always urged people to read and understand, to question all political parties – especially us – to find out for themselves and not to put their faith in self-serving leaders or elitists.

Steve Colborn, Seaham.