In this talk from Revolution Festival, Fiona Lali – national organiser of the Marxist Student Federation – outlines the ideas of historical materialism: the Marxist theory that provides a scientific explanation for how change and development occurs in society.
The coronavirus outbreak threatens to plunge the fragile world economy into a new slump, as supply chains are disrupted, travel is curtailed, and businesses shutdown. These dangers reflect the global crisis of the capitalist system.
The Tory Party and Westminster government are being transformed under Boris Johnson’s leadership and Dominic Cumming’s influence. And big business is increasingly alarmed by the direction in which things are headed.
Tory plans for new immigration controls are a racist attempt to blame migrant workers for unemployment and low pay. But it is capitalism that is responsible for the crisis of jobs and housing. We say: make the bosses pay!
Julian Assange faces potential extradition to the US for exposing the crimes of US imperialism. The brutal methods of the American ruling class must not be exposed, so they intend to make an example of Assange.
The UK has recently been battered by two storms, Ciara and Dennis – both causing significant damage to people’s lives. The market system has proven incapable of providing effective flood defences. Only a publicly owned and planned economy can protect communities.
The ballot opens today for the Labour leadership contest. Keir Starmer is currently the favourite, based on an opportunistic campaign with hollow promises of ‘unity’ and ‘electability’. Members must not be fooled by this wolf in sheep’s clothing.
CWU members across the country are conducting gate meetings this week in support of the upcoming strike ballot amongst Royal Mail staff. The whole labour movement must get behind the postal workers and support their struggle.
In this talk from the Revolution Festival 2019, Niklas Albin Svensson (writer for In Defence of Marxism) discusses why revolutionaries must oppose any repression of migrants and refugees, and fight instead for workers of all countries to unite.
Today is the anniversary of the Communist Manifesto. This monumental work is one of the most read texts in history, containing a wealth of ideas. It is also a rallying call to the working class – even more powerful today than when it was written.
Ben Curry reviews Peter Hadden’s book on the history of the class struggle in Ireland, and asks: how should Marxists approach the national question?
Richard Burgon is the left candidate in the current deputy Labour leadership contest. We support Richard because of his calls for open selection and a new Clause IV based on public ownership – which he recently discussed with us.