Socialist Workers' Party conference over sex claims

8 March 2013 Last updated at 08:49 ET Help

The Socialist Workers' Party has been criticised by some of its members over its handling of a rape allegation.

The crisis that has followed has led some on the left to question the existence of the party, with a special conference to address the issue this weekend.

Adam Fleming reports on the party's history and present troubles.

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