Earlier this week marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Ted Grant the founder of our organisation, and one of the greatest Marxist theoreticians of the 20th century. In this article, Ted analyses the postwar boom and its contradictions.

This month marks 90 years since the Spanish Civil War. This monumental struggle, alongside the more recent Rojava revolution was influenced by anarchist principles. Both were ultimately defeated. We must ask why, and we have dedicated a whole magazine to answering this.

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to open a ‘Number 10 North’ office, as part of his promise for regional devolution. But neither this insulting gimmick, nor Burnham’s programme of ‘Manchesterism’, can fix Britain’s inequality and decline.

As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street, the leaders of the ‘left’ and trade unions are sowing illusions in the so-called “opportunity”, “chance”, and “hope” that he promises. Like his predecessors, however, his will be a crisis government from day one.

Satirical candidate Count Binface has emerged as Reform’s most prominent opponent in Clacton. His popularity reflects a deep disillusionment with the farce of Westminster politics and all its racists, thieves, and warmongers. We say, bin the lot!

There is a historic movement underway in Azad Kashmir. Despite brutal repression and slander by the Pakistani state, the people of Kashmir have shown their incredible resolve and power. Today is the beginning of the long march. Power is in their hands, but it must be concretised!