The Left List provides an analysis of the recent elections for London Mayor.

With global capitalism facing possible collapse and the American empire in decline, a political vacuum is developing in the space formerly occupied by New Labour. It must be filled by a revitalised, unified Left, argues Richard Seymour.

Labour’s defeat in the recent elections was a result of disillusionment with New Labour, the influence of the “war on terror” and the failure of the Left to capitalise on anti-war and anti-neoliberal sentiment, says Richard Seymour

We can’t just carry on as though nothing has happened. The time is ripe for a return to real Labour, writes John McDonnell.

Matt Genner suggests that there is clear evidence of a partisan right-wing trend within the editorial stance and news reporting of the national press, and that this stance is visible today in the opinions expressed by political columnists.

Oscar Reyes examines the best course of action for London voters on 1 May

Ken Livingstone is by far the best-qualified candidate to run London, and even more so from an environmental perspective argues Mark Lynas.