To promote Labour as a party committed to socialism on the basis of common ownership of the means of production, distribution & exchange.

To campaign within the party for a democratic, comprehensive and accountable public sector; full employment; socialised medicine, transport and education; common ownership of the public utilities and an extension of common ownership in the banking and financial institutions; a reinvigorated and devolved system of local government; a parliament in Scotland; and the elimination of poverty and injustice.

To determine socialist policies for Labour in government – socialist policies that will build the sound planned economy needed to ensure equality and social justice.

To act as an organisational focus for all those within the party and Labour movement who agree with the above aims, and wish to see them form the basis of the party’s approach to policy making.