New faces, old cases (1977)

From the November 1977 issue of the Socialist Standard

Enter Peter, exit Paul —

Now Jimmy Reid has got the call;

“Two honest men”, I hear you say 

(Prepared to queue for an MP’s pay). 

Will Labour aim for higher things,

With all this talent in the wings?

But ere you raise your hopes too soon 

Just listen to the same old tune:

Let the music start and the game begin — Put the right wing out, the left wing in. 

All join hands and circle left,

Circle left within the ring.

But double back on the same old track 

When capitalism pulls the string.

J. D.