The article on wsws.org discusses a speaking event featuring Zarah Sultana, a Labour MP, at the World Transformed (TWT) festival in Liverpool. The article criticizes Sultana’s politics as being aligned with the Labour right wing and complicit in austerity measures, despite her occasional socialist rhetoric. It points to her support for Starmer’s leadership, which the article frames as a betrayal of socialist principles.
The article highlights Sultana’s voting record, specifically citing instances where she supported military spending and abstained from votes opposing anti-strike legislation. It alleges that her supposed socialism is a facade used to pacify left-leaning voters while she ultimately serves the interests of the capitalist establishment.
The author critiques TWT for providing a platform for Sultana, arguing that the festival, associated with figures like Owen Jones and Aaron Bastani, is complicit in promoting a false image of socialism. The event is characterized as a staged spectacle designed to mislead and demoralize workers and young people. The article also condemns the “pseudo-left groups” present for welcoming Sultana, accusing them of demonstrating loyalty to the Labour Party despite previous disagreements.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/09/26/wfki-s26.html