Introduction
Irish Unity and
the Left
Interpretations
of the Crisis
The Future of
Socialism
1
LABOUR AND THE NATIONAL QUESTION
A Question for Labour?
Nationalism, Republicanism and Labour
Social Classes and Labour
Class Boundaries
The Social Democratic Idea
A People’s Movement
2
NATIONALISM, FREEDOM AND
LABOUR
Does Irish Nationalism Really Exist?
The Reasons for Nationalism and its Relevance
Socialism and Nationalism
Labour Nationalism and Conservative Nationalism
Nationalism - A Thing of the Past?
3
IRISH NATIONALITY AND
BRITISH IMPERIALISM
Is Ireland a Nation?
Irish Nationality and Imperialist Interference
Religion and Nationality
Unionist Interests and Imperialist Policy
Ireland a Nation in Evolution
4
THE WAY TO PEACE AND PROGRESS
Why Reunification?
Reunification and Reconciliation
The Declaration of Intent Demand
Danger of a Bloodbath?
Ending Violence
Irish Constitution and Laws
Neutrality and Freedom
5
THE IMPORTANCE
OF IRISH UNITY FOR LABOUR
The Advantages
The Economist Path to Unity
The Historical Record and Labour
POSTSCRIPT
APPENDICES
I The
Anglo-Irish Agreement - A Critical Review
II
Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of Ireland and the
Supreme Court
III
Sample Trade Union Resolutions on Reunification
IV
The Economic Consequences of the Division of Ireland
since 1920
V
The Progressive Classes in Ireland
Terms and Initials
References
