Pro-independence parties have won an enlarged majority in the Scottish elections, placing Holyrood and Westminster on a collision course. The British ruling class are terrified of this constitutional crisis – yet another threat to their system.
In this podcast, Daniel Morley discusses the accusations of ‘fatalism’ levelled at Marxism by its enemies.
US-based sitcom Superstore recently came to an end, after six series depicting the lives of workers at a giant retail company. Their efforts to fight back against the bosses will be all too familiar for exploited workers around the world today.
Young people across the world are bearing the brunt of capitalism’s crises. From precarious work, low pay, and unaffordable housing, to the climate catastrophe: capitalism offers no hope for the youth. We need to fight for a socialist future.
The Tories are basking in the success of the UK’s vaccination programme, and the prospects of an economic rebound. But the coronavirus crisis will leave deep scars on working-class communities. Only bold socialist policies can offer a solution.
Keir Starmer is doubling down in the wake of Labour’s dismal election results, accelerating the shift to the right. If we want a real ‘change of direction’, we need an urgent change of leadership. Starmer out! Fight for socialism!
Cold-war spy thriller Deutschland paints a nihilistic picture about humanity’s future. Equating Communism with Stalinism, the show sees no alternative but the crisis-ridden capitalist system. We must fight for a real socialist alternative.
The results of yesterday’s elections are a catastrophe for Labour. The blame for this lies entirely with Starmer and the right wing. We need a new leadership. No confidence in Starmer! Fight the Tories with socialist policies!
Public sector workers are facing attacks across the board: on jobs, pay, and conditions; and over health and safety in the workplace. Socialist Appeal spoke to president of the PCS union, Fran Heathcote, about the struggles that lie ahead.
The murky connections between the government and the wealthy elites are in the spotlight once again. The revolving door; corporate lobbying; backscratching between donors and Downing Street: all of these are part and parcel of this rotten system.
Following 65 days of tireless strike action, bus drivers at Go North West have scored an important victory in driving back the bosses’ fire-and-rehire attempts. This provides an inspiring example for other workers facing similar attacks.
Nominations open tomorrow in the race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary. Howard Beckett is standing on a fighting programme, both industrially and politically. It is vital that the trade union movement has a militant leadership.