Don’t be fooled: the era of austerity isn’t over
After a decade of cuts, the Tory Prime Minister and Chancellor have both promised an end to austerity. But the continuing crisis of British – and world – capitalism makes this pledge ring hollow.
October 2018
Universal Credit causing universal despair
The Chancellor’s latest Budget threw extra funding at the Universal Credit system to try and mitigate against its disastrous effects. But this money will not plug the multiple holes in this sinking ship.
Brazil: how could a far-right demagogue win the election?
The elections in Brazil on Sunday have brought to power Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right candidate, who promises to launch a full on assault against the working class. How was this reactionary figure able to win?
Power to the workers: precarious workers rise up
Couriers, cleaners, and Uber drivers took to the streets of London today to demand decent pay and conditions. Militant and united action like this is needed across the labour movement to put an end to exploitation.
Tories vs Labour: the past and the future
A study into Britain’s major political parties has confirmed what most will already know: the Tories are an aging party in decline; Corbyn’s Labour, a party driven by the dynamism of the youth.
Rosa Luxemburg and the 1918 German Revolution
Speaking at the opening rally of the recent Revolution Festival in London, Marie Frederiksen and Rob Sewell discuss their new books about Rosa Luxemburg and the German Revolution.
Fukuyama’s second thoughts: “socialism ought to come back”
Neoconservative Francis Fukuyama once proclaimed the triumph of liberal capitalism and the “end of history”. But events have forced him to swallow his words.
Brexit crisis: what is the likely outcome?
As the Brexit deadline draws nearer, big business is frantically scrabbling to ensure that their profits are not hit. The Prime Minister is coming under enormous pressure from above to stay aligned with Europe.
Brazilian elections: a class position on the second round
This weekend sees the second round of the Brazilian presidential elections. The likely winner will be Bolsonaro, an arch-reactionary. The working class need to mobilise and organise to fight him head on.
Glasgow council workers strike for equality
The huge strike action in Glasgow this week highlights the way forward in the fight for fair and decent pay. The labour movement must argue for a socialist alternative to austerity and inequality.
Why the UCU strike ballot failed
A national ballot for strike action over university lecturers’ pay has fallen short of the Tory-set threshold, despite UCU members smashing the same barrier earlier this year. Why the change in mood?
Revolution Festival 2018: Marxists confident for the struggles ahead
This year’s Revolution Festival provided a clear demonstration of the enthusiasm, interest, and confidence in the ideas of Marxism.