The early years of the Communist Party
In this video from Revolution Festival 2019, Ben Gliniecki – writer for Socialist Appeal – discusses the beginnings of the Communist Party of Great Britain, which was founded 100 years ago on 31 July 1920.
July 2020
Celebrate the centenary of the second congress of the Communist International
At this time 100 years ago, the Communist International held its second congress, with discussions and debates that laid the theoretical basis for the worldwide socialist movement. James Kilby looks back at this historic event.
EU rescue deal: Crisis, cuts and class struggle
EU leaders have come to an agreement on a new rescue package for the ailing trading bloc. But this is a sign of mutual weakness, not solidarity; and the working class will be asked to foot the bill. Crisis and chaos continue to loom.
Cummings vs The Blob: Boris’ special advisor wages war on the state
Dominic Cummings, the Rasputin of Downing Street, has been on a crusade against the Whitehall establishment. Recently, he has turned his attention to the army. The British state is increasingly split and in disarray.
COVID-19 pandemic aggravates justice system crisis
During the lockdown, in-person court hearings were suspended, leading to a quiet erosion of civil liberties. This has exacerbated a process already underway due to years of Tory austerity. Capitalism cannot provide justice.
International Marxist University 2020: the power of ideas
Over 6,500 people worldwide registered for the exceptional International Marxist University event. This historic school was a testament to the strength of genuine Marxist ideas and a great step forward for the organisation.
Review: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ – Depicting the scars of war
The latest film by acclaimed director Spike Lee provides a perceptive commentary on the atrocities inflicted by capitalism on the working class, black Americans, and the victims of imperialism alike. To end war and its horrors, we must end capitalism.
Leicester’s ‘dark factories’: Trade unions must get organised
The recent local lockdown in Leicester has shone a light on the barbaric working conditions experienced by garment workers in the city. Boycotts and policing are no solution. Instead, the labour movement must organise.
Bezos and the billionaires profit from the pandemic
While workers face an onslaught of austerity and job cuts, the super-rich are getting richer from the COVID-19 crisis. All their wealth is thanks to the labour of the working class. We must demand the expropriation of the billionaires.
Marxist University off to a phenomenal start!
The International Marxist University 2020 is at the halfway point. 6,000 people registered to attend from over 115 countries, and hundreds of thousands of euros have been raised in donations so far for the cause of international socialism. There’s still time to join in: click here to register!
Unemployment set to skyrocket: Capitalism isn’t working
UK firms are already shedding jobs due to the coronavirus crisis. This surge of cuts will become a deluge in the months ahead, as state support is removed. The labour movement must fight to make the bosses pay.
5,000 registered to attend Marxist University: get your ticket now!
Over 5,000 people from more than 100 countries have signed up for International Marxist University, which starts tomorrow. This school is one of the largest events held by the organised Trotskyist movement in recent memory. Get your ticket now!