agree. there may not be so many prepared to identify with the current labour party or be union members. i don't know if the term 'left' means much anymore, but many progressive and diverse groups are lively and committed - particularly in respect of the environment. from biden in the usa to greens in germany (and here) parliamentary democracy is making a bit of a comeback. although the daily news is grim and the tories evil and ridiculous - i feel they have peaked and a slow wave of decency and progress may well be on the way.