There is nothing to lose, and perhaps a great deal to be gained for the anti-capitalist movement to put forward candidates in elections.
Specifically, to form an anti-capitalist alliance or federation that will challenge in most parliamentary seats in the next general election (probably next June).
It would be an anti-capitalista alliance of federation of Greens, anarchists, socialists, and independents under one banner: The Anti-Capitalist Alliance/Federation or some other name. I don't think that it should challenge good left MPs.
So we might have Green ACF, or Socialist Party ACF, or London Anarchist ACF, together under a national sort of party, put together for the next election.
Why not? AT the very least the journey together of campaigning would create new relationships and bonds for further extra-parliamentary work. Even for those who think parliamentary elections are a side-show and complete waist of time there would be many positives.
We have a duty to follow all roads to change the system and yes, save the planet, and I believe the challenge in a national election with its high profile would help enormously. But this means parties and individuals have to drop their selfishness for a while, and reap many benefits for the whole movement, no matter what the outcome of the elections themselves.
It´s the journey that counts.
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