Football’s racism crisis – real action needed now!
A series of recent incidents have once again brought attention to the serious problem of racism in football stadiums. Fans must organise to take back control of their clubs and boot out racism.
April 2019
Capitalism, the state, and the ‘revolving door’
Under capitalism, the ruling class maintains its privileges and power through a bureaucratic state apparatus, in which members of the rich elite move freely between government and big business. We must put an end to this ‘revolving door’.
Review: ‘Us’ – revealing the ugly truth of class society
Through the medium of the horror genre, Jordan Peele’s latest picture provides an explicit critique of capitalism and class society. But a potentially powerful political message is blunted by a convoluted and confused plot.
Defend Jackie Walker – stop the witch hunt!
Recent events have demonstrated that the Blairite smear campaign over anti-Semitism shows no signs of dying down. Socialists must stand firm against these McCarthyite attacks.
Manchester day school: Remembering Britain’s radical history
Socialist Appeal supporters in Manchester report on the inspiring Peterloo day school that took place last weekend, with a range of talks and discussions exploring Britain’s history of class struggle.
The Immigration Bill and the need for a socialist migration policy
Despite tearing themselves to pieces over Brexit, the Tories are still attempting to push through new xenophobic laws on immigration in order to appease their base. Labour must counter this with a socialist and internationalist alternative.
Corbyn movement continues its advance
We publish here two reports from local Labour activists, which give an indication of the growing strength of the left-wing within the Labour Party. Despite the attacks, the Corbyn movement marches on.
James Connolly and the struggle for Irish independence
In this talk from the 2018 Revolution Festival, Ben Curry of the Socialist Appeal editorial board discusses the life of James Connolly: the man, his ideas, and their relevance for Marxists today.
The life and ideas of Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels contributions to Marxism remain as important as ever. Adam Booth discusses the key role that Engels played in developing the ideas of scientific socialism – ideas that we continue to fight for today.
PCS: How to build the left – a lesson in damaging prestige politics
The contest for assistant general secretary of PCS, the civil servants’ union, provides important lessons in the dangers of sectarianism and putting individual prestige before the interests of trade union members.
Labour, Brexit, and the far-right threat
Some leading left-wingers have called on Corbyn to support a ‘People’s Vote’ in order to curtail the rise of the far right. But reversing Brexit will do nothing to undermine the fascists. Instead, we need bold socialist demands.
London Young Labour AGM: More politics please
The recent AGM of London Young Labour was a missed opportunity to discuss the way forward in the fight to kick out the Tories and bring in a socialist Labour government.