This pamphlet is a brief overview of the ideas and history of our party and the rights and obligations of membership. By reading a copy of this pamphlet you are either, a new Socialist Party (SP) member, or someone who is perhaps interested in joining SP.

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Follow the link below to read a 5 part Marxist education pack. The pack includes the topics: Marxist philosophy, Marxist economics, the state, the Marxist view of history and the role of a revolutionary party. This is a fantastic starter pack for new members or for people wanting to know more about the ideas of SP.
Click here to visit the What is Marxism site

There are areas of common ground between Anarchism and Marxism – in opposing bureaucracy, for example, and in seeking the destruction of the capitalist state, in contradistinction to reformists who want gradual change within the existing state. But there are also important differences between Marxism and Anarchism on questions of theory, programme and methods.
By Vincent Kolo, Committee for a Workers’ International (more…)

Brilliant SP pamphlet on the State now available on line. The articles in this pamphlet originally appeared in the ‘Militant’, the former paper of the Socialist Party England and Wales.
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Many workers are asking the question what is the best way to combat the worldwide offensive of the bosses against the rights and conditions of workers? This is a big issue facing the trade union and labour movement today.
By Anthony Main, Socialist Party National Organiser (more…)

This on line pamphlet produced by SP is a glossary of key people, terms and ideas. It is collated from various sources including our own. It is also available from our book shop for $2. (more…)

This pamphlet was written by Billy Stephens (Stephen Boyd, Northern Ireland) in July 1987. However, the lessons and analysis are as relevant today as they were when it was written. This pamphlet gives great practical and historical examples of the revolutionary role of youth. Much can be learnt as to the importance of youth and student work in building the party, as well as understanding the importance of lessons learnt through experience. (more…)

A pamphlet written by Peter Taaffe in 1999.

This document is a valuable read today as we ask ourselves what sort of organisation is needed in order to take us forward to socialism.

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What is Democratic Centralism? A speech by Samantha Ashby delivered at the SP Summer School February 2005.
For those who dont know what democratic centralism is it is the way that a revolutionary party organizes. The Socialist Party organizes and makes decisions using these methods. (more…)

The Life and Legacy of Malcom X

Today Malcom X is still an inspiration to millions of class fighters around the world and February marks the 40th anniversary of his assassination.

Here the Socialist Party reprints a CWI / Militant pamphlet, written in 1993 by Andrea Enisuoh, to commemorate this anniversary. (more…)